Dr . Courtney
Courtney Villere Jones, PharmD
As one of the nation’s leading pharmacists in Managed Care, Dr. Courtney Villere Jones is a clinical pharmacist, director of Clinical Pharmacy Operations for a National Pharmacy Benefit Manager in Atlanta, GA. With 20 years of experience, Courtney is passionate about improving her patients’ overall health and well-being. She is also a sought-after leader, health consultant, mentor, motivational speaker, and podcaster.
Courtney was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. She received her diploma as Valedictorian from St. Mary’s Academy and then finished from Xavier University of LA with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2004. After finishing her studies, she relocated to Atlanta to pursue her career. She spent the first 10 years of her pharmacy career in retail and hospital practice. In 2014, she began her clinical journey in Managed Care Pharmacy—the practice of developing and applying evidence-based medication use strategies to enhance health outcomes.
Courtney enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, traveling, and podcasting. She has joined a dance troupe in Atlanta, and you can find her in at least 3 showcases a year with the Lady Diamonds Dance team. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Psi Pharmacy Fraternity, Inc., and Jack and Jill of America, Inc. She enjoys podcasting on 3 friends TALK with her colleagues, Dr. Leah and Dr. Sylvia. Most recently, because of Dr. Courtney’s leadership in the community, charisma, and overall love for the city of New Orleans, she was chosen to be the Inaugural and is the current reigning Mardi Gras Queen of the Krewe of Nandi. You will see her riding in the Nandi parade on February 26, 2025.
