2025 AOY Honoree, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy - Class of 1977
Christine Jane Barreuther graduated from the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy in 1977 and completed a clinical pharmacy residency at the Phoenix Veterans Administration Hospital in 1978. Upon returning to Tucson, she worked at Kino Hospital before joining the Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care System and working there for 33 years. While at the VA, she received numerous patient care awards, including the VA Secretary Hearts and Hands award for exemplifying a commitment to providing care and needed health care services for veterans. After retirement from the VA, she became a certified diabetes management educator and worked part time for El Rio Health Care Center and Clinica Amistad, a clinic for the uninsured and underserved populations, in diabetes management.
Christy has been a volunteer for a variety of organizations, including Arizona Lung Association Asthma Camps in Prescott, Girl Scouts and Catholic Social Services programs. Most recently, she serves on the U of A’s College of Pharmacy Alumni Council, and she was recently selected for the Arizona State Museum Director’s Council.
Alan and Christy recently established the Christine J. and Alan D. Barreuther Scholarship Endowment at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy. They are the proud parents of two daughters who are both U of A alumni.
