C. Lea Winkles

C. Lea Winkles serves as the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Mercer University's College of Pharmacy, where she shapes academic policy and student development initiatives.

Educational background:

• Pharm.D., Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy

Her expertise spans Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Education, and specialized domains including Pharmacy Law, Community Pharmacy Ownership, and Contemporary Compounding. She integrates these fields through courses like Pharmacotherapy Case Conferences and Professional Development series, emphasizing real-world clinical application and regulatory compliance in pharmacy practice.

Dr. Winkles oversees academic administration and student mentorship programs, driving curriculum innovation and student success strategies within the college.

Her teaching portfolio includes:

• PHA 373: Introductory Pharmacy Law
• PHA 363/364: Professional Development and Engagement I/II
• PHA 493/494: Professional Development and Engagement III/IV
• PHA 505: Community Pharmacy Ownership
• PHA 529: Contemporary Compounding
• PHA 650 A/B/C: Pharmacotherapy Case Conference
• PHA 682: Academic Administration