Kaila McIntyre, PharmD
PGY-1 Traditional Pharmacy Resident
Kaila McIntyre is from Paramus, NJ and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University in May 2026.
Kaila is excited to start her PGY-1 residency with The Valley Hospital to strengthen her clinical skills and work with other healthcare professionals. She wants to learn more about the different areas of pharmacy, specifically patient safety. At the end of residency, she hopes to continue her training with a PGY-2 in medication safety and continue to make a positive impact on patient lives. Outside of work, Kaila enjoys reading, trying new crafts, and traveling. A fun fact is that she was born at The Valley Hospital.
Andrea Neporanny, PharmD
PGY-1 Traditional Pharmacy Resident
Andrea Neporanny is from Washingtonville, NY and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in May 2026.
Andrea is looking forward to expanding her clinical knowledge, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and exploring a variety of pharmacy specialties, with a particular interest in oncology. At the end of residency, she hopes to pursue a PGY-2 in oncology and continue growing as a clinical pharmacist, with future opportunities to precept and potentially teach student pharmacists. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys going to the gym, cooking and baking, exploring new coffee shops, and reading. A fun fact is that she speaks Ukrainian.
Joyce Lee, PharmD
PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Resident
Joyce Lee is from Fort Lee, NJ, and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy in May 2026.
Joyce is excited to be involved with community outreach events, interacting with patients with diverse backgrounds to expand her clinical knowledge, and to help make an impact within the local community. After completing her PGY-1, Joyce hopes to continue working with patients as a transitions of care (TOC) pharmacist to improve health outcomes. When not working, Joyce enjoys playing video games, crocheting, and hanging out with her friends. A quick fun fact is that she grew up in Oklahoma!
Hanifa Aktar, PharmD, MBA
PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Resident
Hanifa Aktar is from Totowa, NJ and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree and Master of Business Administration from Shenandoah University in Virginia in May 2025.
Hanifa is excited to continue developing her clinical skills in pharmacy practice with an interest in oncology. At the end of residency, she plans to work as a clinical pharmacist to provide patient-centered care and improve patient health outcomes. Outside of the pharmacy, she enjoys traveling, ziplining, and discovering new restaurants. A fun fact about her is that she can speak three languages, English, Bengali and Hindi.