Dr. Scarpelli leads pharmacy operations for UChicago Medicine with a focus on strategic alignment, workforce development and enhanced pharmaceutical care. Her collaborative leadership style bridges internal clinical teams with external vendors to expand and elevate systemwide pharmacy services. In 2023, she oversaw the opening of a new outpatient pharmacy facility, doubling daily prescription volumes and launching a home-delivery service. Her department received the American Society of Health System Pharmacists’ prestigious center of excellence designation in medication-use safety, one of only four nationwide. As chair of the Illinois Board of Pharmacy, Dr. Scarpelli influences statewide policy as well.
