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Preceptor Spotlight: Dr. Linda Dangtran Gives Back to Profession by Helping to Train Next Generation
Dr. Linda Dangtran, PharmD, is a highly motivated and experienced pharmacist with a passion for community engagement.
Born in San Francisco and raised in Fairfield, she graduated from Vanden High School in 1995 and went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of California, Davis in 1999. Her academic journey continued at the University of the Pacific, where she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy in 2003.
Dangtran's commitment to excellence extends beyond her academic achievements.
She has been a dedicated member of the Raley's team for 20 years, currently serving as the pharmacy manager in Benicia. During her tenure, she has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, operational expertise, and a deep understanding of patient needs.
Work-Life Balance Important
Beyond her professional pursuits, Dangtran is actively involved in her community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she found a new passion for tennis and has become a driving force in organizing early morning community tennis sessions, leading by example and fostering a sense of healthy living and connection.
She practices before work every morning with a group ranging from four and 36 players. She manages all the players and rotates them throughout the practice to give each person a variety of different partners and opponents with whom to play. The group she created has almost 200 members.
Dangtran is married to her college sweetheart, Daniel Kim, and they are proud parents to two beautiful daughters, Ariana and Isabella. Balancing her professional responsibilities with family life and community engagement, Dangtran exemplifies dedication, resilience, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.