Suzanne C Harris

Suzanne C Harris is an Associate Professor in the Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education and Director of Well-being and Resiliency at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also serves as a board-certified clinical pharmacist practitioner in psychiatry at UNC Medical Center, focusing on psychiatric medication management and preceptorship for pharmacy trainees. Her roles span academic leadership, clinical practice, and professional advocacy.

Dr. Harris holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Texas College of Pharmacy (2002) and completed a psychiatric residency at Kaiser Permanente Colorado Region (Denver). Her research emphasizes mental health stigma in pharmacy, cultural competency, and well-being initiatives for healthcare professionals. She actively addresses social determinants of health for psychiatric patients and innovates teaching strategies in pharmacy education.

Her work bridges clinical practice and academia, with a focus on improving well-being among students, faculty, and staff across pharmacy disciplines. She is a leader in organizations like the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists and has delivered invited talks on mental health advocacy.

Key research trends include analyzing burnout factors in health professions, implementing mental health first aid training, and promoting equity through inclusive educational policies. She advocates for systemic changes to support BIPOC communities and underrepresented groups in pharmacy.

Through her leadership roles, Harris drives institutional well-being programs and collaborates on interdisciplinary initiatives to enhance patient care and professional resilience. Her contributions span policy development, curriculum design, and community outreach to advance equitable healthcare practices.