Dr. Jill Paslier, PharmD, CSP, FISMP
CEO and Founder
Jill founded Specia in 2021 under Paslier Consulting LLC, initially offering disease-specific workflows to guide pharmacists through specialty pharmacy assessments, education, and interventions. These resources became popular among her accreditation clients while she was working with Integral Healthcare Solutions (IHS). In 2024, Jill partnered with Lynnae Mahaney to expand these specialty pharmacy resources under the Specia brand.
In addition to her work with Specia, Jill works with Paslier Consulting LLC, the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), and MetaStar. Her previous roles include COO and Senior Accreditation Consultant at IHS and Pharmacy Program Coordinator and Specialty Clinical Pharmacist at Banner Family Pharmacy-Specialty Care. Jill earned her PharmD from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy in 2014 and completed the ISMP International Safe Medication Management Fellowship in 2021. She is certified in Medication Safety, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Specialty Pharmacy, and Google Project Management. Dr. Paslier brings expertise in accreditation, clinical program development, operational development, project management, and medication safety.
Lynnae Mahaney, BSPharm, MBA, FASHP
VP of Business Development
Lynnae oversees business development at Specia bringing extensive experience leadership, program and business development, and sales and marketing skills to improve the lives of patients through exceptional pharmacy care.
Her past leadership positions include community hospital, VA hospital Chief of Pharmacy and VA national roles, and executive director positions for start-up companies in the US and international pharmacy accreditation programs. She is also an experienced consultant in the US and internationally and continues to mentor young leaders. Lynnae continues project work within the healthcare sector through her company XXR Solutions LLC, where she consults with health systems and pharmacies to improve quality, accreditation compliance, and patient care strategies. She is a past president and fellow of ASHP, fellow of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, and remains active with these organizations and several others.
Dr. Johnson Ching, PharmD, CSP
Clinical Pharmacist Consultant
Johnson contributes to Specia by writing and peer-reviewing disease-specific workflows and other clinical content. With specialized expertise in oncology, rheumatology, dermatology, and gastroenterology, he brings a robust clinical background to his role.
Johnson also works as a Clinical Pharmacist at Duke University Health System. He earned his PharmD from Ferris State University College of Pharmacy in 2017 and did a PGY1 residency at Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy. His previous roles include positions at Banner Family Pharmacy-Specialty Care in Arizona and Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where he developed quality improvement projects, contributed to URAC and ACHC accreditation, precepted residents, and promoted medication safety. His current practice interests are focused on oncology, rheumatology, and dermatology within ambulatory care.
Dr. Chandrima Saha, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist Consultant
Chandrima contributes to Specia by writing and peer-reviewing disease-specific specialty pharmacy workflows, as well as supporting other clinical projects. She brings a strong clinical background along with excellent writing and editing expertise to the team.
Chandrima is a clinical pharmacist with a background in specialty pharmacy, medical content development, and patient education. At CarepathRx, she manages complex specialty therapies in areas such as immunology, oncology, and neurology. Her work includes conducting clinical assessments, monitoring therapeutic outcomes, and providing education to patients and healthcare teams.
Previously, Chandrima worked at Blink Health, providing personalized counseling, supporting manufacturer programs, and developing patient education resources. She also served as a Medical Writer at BGB Group, where she created evidence-based content in immunology, oncology, and cardiology to support key opinion leader engagement, congress coverage, and peer-to-peer education.
Manel Matias BS, PharmD/MBA Candidate
Pharmacy Consulting Intern
Manel is a dual PharmD/MBA candidate at Touro College of Pharmacy in New York City. She contributes to Specia as a Pharmacy Consulting Intern, supporting projects in clinical program development, consulting, and workflow optimization.
She is passionate about improving patient access and outcomes through innovative pharmacy practices and has a growing interest in specialty pharmacy and managed care. At Specia, Manel is eager to contribute to meaningful projects and gain hands-on experience while learning from leaders in the field as she explores her career in pharmacy.
Kennedy Copiskey BS, PharmD Candidate
Pharmacy Consulting Intern
Kennedy is a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate at North Dakota State University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She contributes to Specia as a Pharmacy Consulting Intern, supporting specialty pharmacy initiatives and assisting with clinical strategy and operational projects.
In addition to her work at Specia, Kennedy works in a hospital setting, where she performs medication reconciliation and supports clinical research aimed at improving patient outcomes. Her early experience in a medicinal chemistry lab sparked her interest in drug development and therapeutic design.
Kennedy is especially passionate about mental health advocacy and healthcare accessibility. She is committed to advancing patient-centered solutions across the healthcare system and hopes to build a career that blends her clinical background with work in medical affairs, clinical development, or healthcare consulting.