What Walgreens means to you
First jobs, lifelong careers and moments that still matter, shared by team members in their own words.
Team members share the moments, memories and meaning behind their time at Walgreens, from first jobs to lifelong careers.
For 125 years, Walgreens has been more than a corner store; we’ve been a cornerstone in the communities we serve. A place people rely on. A place where careers begin, values are lived and care is personal.
As we celebrate this milestone anniversary of the company’s founding in 1901, we asked team members what the Walgreens legacy means to them. Their words tell a story of opportunity, compassion and connection that continues to define who we are.
Angela Anteau
Beauty and wellness consultant
Monroe, MI
4 years
“Many years ago, my husband was very ill. Walgreens never let him down with his prescriptions and always went the extra mile to help. Many prescriptions were urgent and constantly changing. Now that I work here, too, I try to convey that same integrity of customer service and support. I love our pharmacy and am very proud to be a part of our neighborhood Walgreens. Happy anniversary!”
Krisina Gilmore
Pharmacy manager
Baytown, TX
30 years
“Walgreens has been a part of my life for 30 years. I started at 17 years old as a cashier. I was blessed to find my career in the pharmacy, and lucky to have mentors who pushed me to believe in myself and finish pharmacy school at Texas Southern University. I was also thrilled to receive the Joyful Lives Champion of Champions Award in 2025. Walgreens helped shape who I am, and I’m deeply grateful.”
Luke Siems
Senior manager, Supply Chain
Fort Worth, TX
20 years
“Simply … opportunity. Nearly 20 years ago, I joined Walgreens after college with no real plan. I thought it would be temporary. Instead, I found my path.
“I started as a management trainee and eventually moved into store leadership roles before transitioning to the support center. Along the way, I had leaders who believed in me. Now I try to pay that forward every day. Opportunity is all around even if you don’t see it yet.”
Nicholas Covarrubias
Senior business analyst
Deerfield, IL
4 years
“Walgreens changed my life trajectory four years ago. After feeling stuck in a career I didn’t love, I found purpose here. Walgreens gave me an opportunity to make some real change in the world. The Walgreens community inspired me to grow more and learn leadership skills which enabled me to join a local Rotary Club. Now I get to impact change in healthcare yet another way by supporting local community healthcare initiatives. Most importantly, I met my better half here at Walgreens and we will be getting married in September!”
Douglas Brzycki
Customer Service Associate
Greendale, WI
3 years
“At the Walgreens in Clintonville, WI, every Wednesday a dad would come in with his 3-year-old daughter to shop. During checkout, his daughter would give me a shy smile and say hello.
“One day she picked a few dandelions and gave them to me! I was so excited and pinned them onto my badge. That was one of the many great memories I have at Walgreens.”
Stacey Boyer
Pharmacist, Centralized Services
Tempe, AZ
35 years
“Walgreens means stability, strength and innovation. I have many memories, but meeting and shaking hands with Charles R. Walgreen III as a college student left a lasting impression. I was a pharmacy intern when Walgreens rolled out the first drive-thru pharmacy in Indianapolis. It was such an exciting time for the company.”
Nadia Ahmad
Staff Pharmacist
Pineville, KY
13 years
“In the rural, medically underserved community where I practice, Walgreens is often one of the few healthcare destinations people can rely on.
“Many of our patients don’t have easy access to large hospitals, specialty clinics or advanced healthcare services. Some even walk to our store. For vaccinations, chronic disease support, medication guidance or simply a trusted conversation about their health, Walgreens is where they turn.
“Being able to serve them is an honor I never take for granted. To me, the Walgreens legacy represents accessibility, compassion and the commitment to meet patients where they are especially in communities that need it the most. As a frontline community pharmacist, I am deeply grateful to be part of a team that helps bring care, dignity and hope to the people we serve.”
Laura Heaven-Ewell
Employment Tax Manager
Deerfield, IL
41 years
“I started my career here at 21 years old, and now—41 years later, as I’m close to retirement—I can honestly say I grew up with Walgreens.
“Throughout my career in the Tax department, Walgreens has been much more than a place to work. It has been a constant partner through every chapter of my life—helping me grow professionally while supporting me personally during both joyful and challenging times. I celebrated some of my happiest moments while working here, including my wedding and the birth of my daughter.
“At the same time, Walgreens showed care and understanding when I needed it most. The support and flexibility I received helped me balance my work responsibilities with caring for my dying parents and supporting my husband through his kidney transplant and the years that followed until he passed, while also being present for my daughter. That compassion made an immeasurable difference in my life.”
Alexandria Mosley
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Dallas, TX
8 years
“Walgreens holds a very special place in my life. From supporting me through health setbacks, providing financial assistance and now investing in my future through the PharmStart program, the company has consistently shown what it means to care for its people. I’m proud to be part of a company that not only serves its customers but also uplifts and supports its team members.”
Walgreens has become more than just a workplace—it’s a meaningful part of my journey, and I look forward to continuing to grow with the company for years to come.
Alexandria Mosley
Pharmacy operations manager, Dallas, Texas
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