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Below is a list of all the MPhA Committees, Networks, and Task Forces. These are designed for members to get to know the Association and meet new colleagues, while collectively advancing pharmacy practice in Maryland. If you are interested in joining one of the Committees or have any questions, please e-mail the Committee Chair or Co-chair. Contact information may be found in the members-only directory.
Committees / Task Forces
Advocacy Committee
Co-Chair: Sarah Stetzer
Co-Chair: Abbas Hannaee
Serves as an advisory body to Board of Trustees on legislative and regulatory and/other matters that may impact the practice of pharmacy in Maryland. The Committee is responsible for reviewing legislative and regulatory proposals; recommending legislative and regulatory priorities to the Board of Trustees; advising on the implementation of any MPhA policies that require legislative action; and representing MPhA on the Maryland Pharmacy Coalition Legislative Committee. The Committee may also work with the Executive Director on specific bills in the Maryland General Assembly.
Meetings Planning Committee
Co-Chair: Jill Morgan
Co-Chair: Nick Mitchell
Serves as an advisory body to MPhA staff on the theme, program content and schedule for MPhA conferences. The committee works with other MPhA committees to enhance marketing and engagement opportunities for MPhA meetings. The Committee may support staff during the Meetings.
Pharmacy Practice Committee
Co-Chair: Amir Masood
Co-Chair: Marie Therese Oyalowo
Responsible for projects that furthers the practice of pharmacy in Maryland, and aligns with MPhA’s mission and strategic plan.
Journal Committee
Co-Chair: Natalie Gordon
Co-Chair: Taylor Southers
Serves as an advisory group for the Maryland Pharmacist Journal and works with the Journal editorial team to review articles.
Pharmacist Billing Taskforce
Co-Chair: Miaka Hyunh
Co-Chair: Sophie Soo
Responsible for working to assist pharmacist and pharmacy teams with the implementation of programs to allow pharmacists to get paid for services within their scope of practice.
Membership Recruitment Committee
TBD
Membership Engagement Committee
Co-Chair: Miaka Hyunh
Co-Chair: Sophie Soo
Student Pharmacists Network
Co-Chair: Amy Panneh (UMES)
Co-Chair: Abby Le (UMB)
Co-Chair: TBD (NDMU)
Standing Committees
Nominating
Chair: Lauren Lakdawala
Shall be responsible for the selection and submission to the Board of Trustees the names of candidates for the offices of the Association as set forth in Article II, section A and Article III, section A of these Bylaws. All nominees shall be active members of the association.
Scholarship
Chair: Lauren Lakdawala
Collaborates with the MPhA Foundation to award four scholarships to students attending a school of pharmacy in Maryland, or Maryland residents attending a pharmacy school outside MD.
Budget and Finance
Chair: Neil Leikach
Prepares the proposed annual budget for the Association and presents it to the Board of Trustees for approval at least two months prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. The Committee also monitors Association investments to ensure compliance with the Investment Policy Statement.
Canvassing
Certifies the results of the MPhA Election and reports the results of the election to the Board of Trustees
Past Presidents’ Council
Chair: Lauren Haggerty-Tomita
Composed of all past presidents who are current members. It is responsible for the selection of the Honorary President and the recipients of all MPhA awards.
Maryland Pharmacy Coalition (MPC)
Co-Rep: Matthew Balish
Co-Rep: Hoai-An Troung
Represent the association and its members at the MPC meetings. MPC provides a forum for discussion and understanding between Maryland’s pharmacy associations on issues impacting the practice of pharmacy and the public’s health.
Speaker of the House Committees
Resolutions Committee
Chair: Kemi Asante
Shall submit all proposed resolutions, after a review for applicability, duplication, conflict and clarity of purpose, to the Board of Trustees at the meeting scheduled in the month prior to the Annual Meeting.
Constitution and Bylaws Committee
Chair: Briana Murray
Reviews the current by-laws and solicits membership for proposed changes. These recommendations are then submitted to the Board of Trustees for a board opinion and then presented to the House of Delegates for a vote as indicated in the By-Laws.
House Nominating Committee
Responsible for the nomination of candidates for the office of Vice Speaker of the House of Delegates.