Our Pharmacists
Erica Luiten, Pharm.D., R.Ph. - Pharmacist in Charge
Erica Luiten is an Arizona native, born and raised in Tucson. She attended the University of Arizona for both her undergraduate and pharmacy educations, graduating with a Doctorate of Pharmacy in 2012. During pharmacy school, she worked as an intern at a compounding pharmacy in Tucson. After graduation, she moved to the Phoenix area and worked in a retail setting for nearly 10 years, including 8 years as a pharmacy manager. Erica is very excited to be part of the Civic Center Pharmacy team and to get back to the practice of pharmacy compounding. When not working, Erica enjoys spending time with her husband, two young daughters, and her fluffy, cuddly dog.
Michelle Nguyen, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Michelle grew up in Toronto, Canada, and went to Ohio Northern University graduating with her PharmD in 2015. She came to the light side at Civic Center Pharmacy in 2021 and has been enjoying life ever since!
Becky Dodge, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Becky was born and raised in the beautiful Big Sky state. She also attended pharmacy school at the University of Montana where she obtained her Pharm D degree. Becky has had over 15 years of compounding experience ranging from nuclear pharmacy to sterile and nonsterile compounding to hormone consultations. She loves to be in the lab and involved in the science behind making custom medications for patients and also helping them achieve their health goals. In her free time, Becky loves to golf, watch NHL games and travel. But mostly, spending time with her friends and family is what she cherishes most.
Emily O., Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Emily was raised in Arizona and began her pharmacy journey as a pharmacy technician trainee in 2005. She graduated from Midwestern College of Pharmacy - Glendale with honors in 2011. After 12 years working in retail pharmacy, 4 years in long-term care pharmacy, and 2 years in mental healthcare pharmacy, she was intrigued by the customizability of compounding and joined the team at Civic Center Pharmacy. Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with her 2 young children, snuggling up with a good mystery novel, and being outdoors in the sunshine and fresh air.
Molly Pennington, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Molly grew up in Kansas City Missouri and attended pharmacy school at the University of Missouri- Kansas City. She is passionate about compounding medications for humans as well as our furry, feathered, or scaled friends. Outside of the pharmacy, you can find her hiking, camping, or paddle boarding with her dog, Dexter.
Michael Papenthien, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Michael grew up in Richfield, Wisconsin and went to Concordia University of Wisconsin. He graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2018 and moved to Arizona in 2019. Michael started at Civic Center in 2024 and has been loving it ever since.
Elaina Lorefice, Pharm.D., RPh.
Originally from New York, Elaina moved to Arizona in early 2024. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island’s pharmacy program in 2019, she gained experience in medical writing, non-sterile compounding, and pharmacy operations management. In her free time, Elaina enjoys the company of her energetic (and goofy) German shorthaired pointer, Nova, and finds joy in concerts, hiking, and traveling. She loves learning, meeting new people, and discovering new places. Elaina is excited to continue working with both peers and patients at Civic Center Pharmacy!
