Kiela Samuels

Accomplished Pharmacist, Consultant, Educator, and Speaker with over three decades of expertise spanning pharmacy practice, higher education, and health consulting. Recognized for integrating scientific insight with strategic leadership to drive program growth, optimize healthcare delivery, and educate diverse audiences on wellness, pharmacy practice, and chronic disease management.

A dynamic communicator and thought leader passionate about empowering others through evidence-based education, wellness innovation, and diversity of thought in healthcare.

Core Competencies:
Pharmacy Consulting • Health & Wellness Education • Program Development • Public Speaking • Accreditation Management • Leadership Training • Strategic Planning • Curriculum Design • Clinical Research • Diversity & Inclusion

Kellogg Community College - Associate in Science
The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Karam M, Holland, C, Yang, Z, Samuels, K, Sanders, G. “Allergy immunotherapy at University Health Service and Allergist’s Reasons for Guideline Non- adherence”. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2017 Mar 1;38(2):115-120. doi: 10.2500/aap.2017.38.4017.

3/16 Poster Presentation: Ndum O, Sanders G, Samuels K, Holland CL, “Aspirin Desensitization in Two Patients with Refractory Urticaria Positive Chronic Urticaria Index, and Elevated Mast Cell Mediators. 2016 AAAAI Annual Meeting

2/15 Poster Presentation 166: Sanders G, Samuels K, Holland C, Karam M. Characterization of Allergen Immunotherapy at the “Big 10” University Health Services; 2015 AAAAI Annual Meeting

10/29/14 Karam M., Samuels K., Holland C., Hernandez C., Greenhawt M. “Adherence with Allergen Immunotherapy Labeling Guidelines”. J Allergy Clin Immunology: In Practice. https://www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S2213-2198(14)00394-8/abstract

5/2014 Holland CL, Samuels KM, Baldwin JL, Greenhawt MJ. “Systemic Reactions to Inhalant Immunotherapy Using 1:1 Target Dosing.” Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2014 May;112(5):453-8 doi:10.1016/j.anai2014.02008.

My research interests lie at the intersection of medication adherence, habit science, and lifestyle medicine, with a focus on helping individuals build sustainable health behaviors. I explore how consistent routines—rooted in movement, nutrition, sleep, stress regulation, and purpose—can enhance therapeutic effectiveness and reduce long-term disease burden. My goal is to shift healthcare from reactive treatment toward proactive, behavior-driven wellness.