Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Dr. Stacey Jassey and the reappointment of Dr. Kay Hanson to the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.

Hanson, of Brooklyn Park, is the pharmacy regulatory affairs manager for Target, where she oversees strategies and program development in the areas of education, industry relations, government affairs, and state compliance. Hanson is a graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and has been a licensed pharmacist since 1979. She is reappointed as a pharmacist member of the board to a four-year term that expires in January, 2012.

Jassey, of Maple Grove, has over 20 years of experience in the pharmacy profession. She is the community clinical pharmacist for Walgreens where she also serves as one of the nationwide interpreters for Spanish speaking Walgreens patients. She is an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. Jassey received her bachelor of science and her doctor of pharmacy degrees from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. She is appointed as a pharmacist member to a four-year term that expires January, 2012, and replaces Betty Johnson on the board.

The Board of Pharmacy is responsible for licensing and disciplining pharmacists. The board also inspects and licenses all pharmacies, drug wholesalers, and drug manufacturers. The board is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor.