Committee on Communications

The Committee on Communications is responsible for all communications to both members and non-members.

Responsibilities include:

• Review and recommend updates to the KSHP website.
• Eblasts to members and non-members.
• Social media posts.
• Interacting with other committees to ensure all communication needs are met.

Co-Chairs: Sara Parli and Ellie Hasani - communications@kshp.org
Board Liaison: Brooke Watts - bherndon01@uky.edu
 

Meeting Date: Fourth Wednesday of the Month at 1:00 pm (eastern).

Committee on Finance and Audit

Prepares a budget for the forthcoming year and submits it to the Board of Directors for approval; reviews, assesses, and monitors financial and investment activities to ensure that budget objectives are met; conducts long-range financial planning.

Responsibilities include:

• Completes internal audit of the society as needed
• Prepares Society annual budget for approval by Board of Directors at the Annual Fall Meeting
• Creates financial policies and procedures for the Society as needed.

Chair: Maggie English - treasurer@kshp.org
Board Liaison: Maggie English - treasurer@kshp.org

Meeting Date: As needed.

Committee on Membership and Marketing

The committee on membership and marketing aims to encourage the growth and retention of KSHP members through membership communication, enrollment drives, and an assessment of membership experience every two years.

Responsibilities include:

    Annual Fall renewal drive
    Spring Recruitment drive
    Maintenance of membership rosters
    Development, administration and publication of a membership engagement survey every two years.

Chair: J. White - membership@kshp.org
Board Liaison: Elizabeth Schlosser - schloseg@ucmail.uc.edu

Meeting Date: Second Tuesday of the Month at 3:00 pm (eastern).

Committee on Organizational Affairs and Documents

The Organizational Affairs and Documents Committee seeks to provide guidance and oversight for the KSHP Board and membership regarding matters pertaining to how the Society’s business is conducted and recorded. This committee is chaired by the KSHP Immediate Past President so that a highly knowledgeable and experienced Society member can direct the work of the Committee. 

Responsibilities include:

• Review of bylaws and Society policy and procedure for consideration of revision
• Assist with Society policy and procedure creation and maintenance
• Standardize Society’s approach to written documentation where feasible
• Ensure that Society’s webpage correctly and adequately reflects the work of KSHP

Chair: Rachel Swope - pastpresident@kshp.org
Board Liaison: Rachel Swope - pastpresident@kshp.org

Meeting Date: Second Monday of the Month at 4:30 pm (eastern).

Committee on Pharmacy Practice

The purpose of the KSHP Pharmacy Practice Committee is to support the strategic initiatives of KSHP through development of resources intended to provide ongoing support for the advancement of pharmacy practice for the members of the Society.

Responsibilities Include:

•     Assist in the development and implementation of action plans for designated strategic initiatives of the society

Co-Chairs: Logan Roberts - logan.roberts@uoflhealth.org and Kaylee Meador kayleenmeador@gmail.com
Board Liaison: Jordan Woolum - jordan.woolum@uky.edu

Meeting Date: Fourth Thursday of the Month at 12:00 pm (eastern).

Committee on Public Policy

The Public Policy committee seeks to provide members with information on public policy, collaborate with other healthcare organizations on public policy, and to advocate for the progression of Kentucky health system pharmacy practice to legislators on the state and local level.  

Responsibilities include:

• Speaking on behalf of KSHP to government officials
• Educating members on upcoming legislative policies
• Providing guidance on current and upcoming public policies.

Co-Chairs: Kathryn McKinney - kathryn.mckinney@stelizabeth.com and Yahya Ahmed - yahya.ahmed@uky.edu
Board Liaison -  Hope Maniyar - hakinsey88@gmail.com

Meeting Date: Second Friday of the Month at 2:30 pm (eastern).

Committee on Programming and Practitioner Education

The Committee on Programming and Practitioner Education promotes and helps organize activities and events that support continuing professional development, learning, and education for KSHP members and pharmacy professionals across the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify appropriate topics and speakers for Spring and Fall meetings
• Assist with room moderation as well as speaker introductions
• Facilitate meeting attendee-vendor engagement
• Identify presentations for home studies and promote engagement

Co-Chairs: Emily Followell - emily.followell@nortonhealthcare.org and Lindsey Harper - lindsey.harper3@va.gov
Board Liaison - Melissa Nestor - melissa.nestor@uky.edu

Meeting Date: Fourth Tuesday of the Month at 2:00 pm (eastern).

Subcommittee for New Practitioners

The New Practitioner Subcommittee will serve as a dedicated network where recent graduates and early-career pharmacists, defined as those within their first 5 years of practice, can share experiences, exchange ideas, and receive guidance from peers. Through this committee, members will have access to:

• Networking events and activities tailored to new practitioners
• Educational sessions and resources to support career development
• A supportive community to navigate the challenges and triumphs of the early career phase

Co-Chairs: Rachel Carter - rachelmcarter85@gmail.com and Emalee Haynes - emaleehaynes@gmail.com
Board Liaison: Elizabeth Schlosser - schloseg@ucmail.uc.edu