Age: 39
Occupation: Clinical pharmacist/pharmacy supervisor; owner/operator of Springfield Lice Clinic LLC
Email: megan.goodman12@gmail.com
Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Family: Husband, Lucas; daughters, Mia and Sloane
Affiliations/community activities: Sherman Elementary PTO; Healthy Kids Running Series sponsor and former coordinator
What led you to your career?
I have a dual answer here: First – pharmacist. My mom was an elementary school principal, and one of her teachers, JoAnn Pierson, was talking with my mom about their daughters. Mrs. Pierson mentioned that her daughter was a pharmacist and that if I liked math and science, I should consider pharmacy. I looked into it and decided to pursue a degree in pharmacy. My second career was a surprise. I never considered myself an entrepreneur and not one that would open a lice clinic. But after a run in with head lice, the kindness of another mother helped change my mind from being mortified to finding the downside to opening a clinic. A year and a half later, I am running a successful small business — Springfield Lice Clinic LLC.
What obstacles have you overcome in your career path?
Working in healthcare is rewarding and comes with a lot of sacrifice. Hospitals don’t close; people have to be there to help people 24 hours each day, seven days each week. I had to allow myself to reorganize my priorities, moving work/life balance higher, feeling valued at work higher, finding an opportunity within the oncology space higher and putting less emphasis on salary and earnings.
What do you wish your younger self had known when you started on this path?
You’re worth more than you give yourself credit.
What has been your greatest professional achievement?
Becoming a board-certified oncology pharmacist
What app on your phone are you embarrassed to say you use?
I’m not embarrassed that I use Apple Maps, but I’m embarrassed how often I have to use it. I could get lost in a paper bag.
What’s the best purchase (under $100) you’ve made in the last six months?
Mickey Mouse ice cream bars for my girls at Disney World.
This article appears in July SBJ 2026.