Riley is originally from Quincy, Illinois. He attended the University of Iowa, where he completed his pharmacy pre-requisites. After earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the school's College of Pharmacy in May of 2022, Riley completed his PGY-1 at Billings Clinic, a community teaching hospital located in Billings, Montana. There, he was able to provide service to those coming from the surrounding Dakotas, Wyoming, and Montana. Upon completion of his PGY1 in June of 2023, Riley made the move to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he is currently serving as one of the PGY-2 Oncology pharmacy residents at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. 

Palliative Care Certificate Impact: The palliative care certificate program profoundly impacted my career by fostering a deepened understanding of empathy and human connection. While obtaining hands-on experience with compassionate care at the University of Iowa, I became more attuned to the emotional needs of others, enhancing my ability to communicate, collaborate, and provide holistic support, all of which has carried over to my current pharmacy practice today.