Secretary

Rebecca Wienbar is a clinical pharmacist who is planning a transition to regulatory medical writing. She earned a BA in English from the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, a MA in geography from Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (with a thesis focused on access to health care), and a PharmD from the University of Colorado Anschutz Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. During pharmacy school, Rebecca co-authored two journal articles, published in Pharmacotherapy and Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 

In her current role at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Rebecca contributes to patient health as a member of the care team, where she manages medication therapy and makes evidence-based, patient-centered recommendations to optimize health outcomes. She is a member of the hospital Medication Safety Committee and is currently authoring a medication use evaluation focused on inhalers prescribed during hospitalization. She is excited to transfer her experience and skills to the regulatory writing profession, where she can contribute to teams developing innovative treatment solutions and improve health across the globe.

Rebecca joined AMWA in 2025 to learn more about medical writing and to make connections in the field, and she was appointed secretary of the North Central Chapter in November 2025. She recently completed the AMWA Certificate in Regulatory Writing Core Knowledge. She has found AMWA to be an incredibly supportive community with numerous opportunities for professional growth and education.