MSHP Board and Committee Leaders, Spring 2025

Ambulatory Care and Outpatient Pharmacy Committee
The focus of this committee is to support the unique needs of ambulatory and outpatient pharmacy colleagues in health systems. We aim to strengthen and support pharmacy development in areas such as: reimbursement pathways, drug therapy management agreements, and collaboration across different practice areas. We also have a strong focus in community service and continuing education opportunities. This committee meets the first Wednesday of the month at 5:00 PM. 

Leadership: LaTeasha Houston and Katharine Russo
Board Liaison: Glorimar Rivera

Antimicrobial Stewardship
This is an area of critical importance for pharmacy to be involved in developing and participating in programs regarding the appropriate use of antimicrobials. I hope that many of you will join us to formulate more than just guidelines but practice with “some teeth” to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Leadership: Andrew Rubio and Ngan Pham
Board Liaison: Mary Ghaffari

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Committee
The focus of this committee will be to support the needs of our membership in the areas of racial diversity, equity, and inclusion. The committee is charged with ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization and eliminating healthcare disparities in the state of Maryland. This committee is currently in formation, and there are opportunities for leadership and membership within the group. There are two chair positions along with committee members who are dedicated to eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare. The members will serve as liaisons to our other MSHP committees to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are well-integrated within the organization.

Leadership: Kimberly Barnett
Board Liaison: Glorimar Rivera

Educational Programs Committee
This committee plans and organizes the content and educational activities for the two MSHP seminars, one in the spring and one in the fall.  Educational activities address the current practice interests of our diverse membership as well as professional development. This committee meets the first Thursday at 1:00 PM. 

Leadership: Maryam Moghimi
Board Liaison: Terri Jorgenson

Emerging Practitioner Committee
This committee is responsible for developing educational and development opportunities for students and residents in our state. They also provide networking and leadership opportunities for pharmacy trainees. Example of activities that this committee organizes include the MSHP Residency Showcase and a research event at the Spring Seminar.

Leadership: Ryan Whisler and Courtney Henry
Board Liaison: Terri Jorgenson

Medication Safety Committee
This committee promotes patient and medication safety in Maryland by developing best practice guidelines, proposing initiatives to prevent medication errors, and providing medication safety focused education to pharmacist and pharmacy technicians in the state of Maryland.

Leadership: Renee Mott and Andrew Johnson
Board Liaison: Lyndsy Beckman

Membership Committee
This committee is responsible for increasing our membership, but also to increase active member participation. Projects include student/resident activities, student scholarship(s), pharmacy technician pilot recruitment initiative, and institutional memberships. This committee meets virtually the second Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PM. 

Leadership: Erin Ballentine and Emily Vanerian
Board Liaison: John Hill

Publications Committee
The publication committee is responsible for content and editing for the quarterly MSHP newsletter. To provide quality articles on medication use topics as well as inform our members of society and pertinent state and national pharmacy news.

Leadership: Patricia Dieso and Tina Pellerin
Board Liaison: Lyndsy Beckman

Industry Advisory
It is the responsibility of this council to make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the interaction of MSHP with the pharmaceutical industry.  This includes advising the Board regarding professional and legislative matters which may impact the relationship of MSHP with the pharmaceutical industry and making recommendations regarding the role of the pharmaceutical industry in MSHP activities.

Pharmacy Technician
This committee is working to enhance Pharmacy Technician awareness of and participation in MSHP.  Its goals include addressing the educational and informational needs of Pharmacy Technician members and providing a forum to facilitate communication and sharing of ideas and best practices related to Pharmacy Technician roles and responsibilities in health-system pharmacy.  Attendance at committee meetings is facilitated through teleconferencing.

Leadership: Nicole Bryant, Leverett Tsang, and Lauren Taylor
Board Liaison: Angela Fulwood

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