Committees, Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and Workgroups

Chair: Megan Hull
Co-Chair: Olivia Kinney

Duties of the Committee: This committee enhances member connection and promotes the role of pharmacists, technicians, and the Association by delivering strategic messaging to members, external stakeholders, and the general public.

Chair: E. Michael Murphy
Co-Chair: Brittany Bates

Duties of the Committee: This committee guides the development and implementation of advocacy strategies for the Association and reviews and advises legislative action and support or opposition to proposed legislation, rules, or regulations impacting the practice of pharmacy. Special duties shall include soliciting the Association’s nominations for vacancies on the Board of Pharmacy and recommending a list of not more than five (5) names for each Board of Pharmacy appointment to the Board of Trustees for approval before being presented to the Office of the Governor.  

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Chair: Regann Rutschilling
Co-Chair: David Foote

Duties of committee: This committee serves as a catalyst for the transition from student to pharmacist by providing new practitioners the opportunity to achieve personal and professional growth through leadership, advocacy, networking, and practice development opportunities. It is comprised of all Active members of the Association practicing seven (7) years or less from graduation with a Chair, Co-Chair and advisory team appointed by the President.  

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Chair: Brigid Groves
Co-Chair: Stephen Garrison

Duties of Committee: This committee reviews all proposed resolutions and proposed amendments to the Bylaws in addition to previously adopted resolutions and the current Bylaws and shall present a report to the House of Delegates at the Annual Meeting which outlines the committee’s recommendations. Proposed resolutions shall be presented to this committee no later than sixty-five (65) days prior to the Annual Meeting. The results of the committee’s deliberations, including revision and rewriting to ensure compliance with these Bylaws, shall be communicated to the past presidents of the Association and members of the Board of Trustees for the Association, not later than thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting. A resolution submitted later than this sixty-five (65) day deadline may be considered by the House of Delegates only with majority approval of House leadership the Speaker of the House, President-Elect and the Resolutions and Bylaws Committee Chair if submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the House of Delegates at the Annual Meeting. All resolutions shall be adopted by a simple majority vote of the Delegates present and voting at a meeting of the House of Delegates. Proposed amendments to the Bylaws shall follow Article XIII of these Bylaws. This committee shall be authorized to correct article and section designations, punctuation, and cross-references, and to make technical and editorial changes as necessary to ensure accuracy and readability of all resolutions and of the Bylaws.

Chair: Tony Buchta

Purpose of SIG: This SIG supports pharmacists and technicians in the field of compounding pharmacy by providing a platform to discuss best practices, challenges, regulatory considerations, and advancements in the field.  

Chair: Adrean Jones
Co-Chair: Emily Burke

Purpose of Workgroup: To enhance technician involvement and advocate for the needs of pharmacy technicians by fostering connections within the Association, promoting education and professional growth, and advocating for the advancement of the pharmacy technician profession.