PHARMACIST and disability advocate Dr Manya Angley FPS (pictured), has been elected to lead the Pharmaceutical Society's South Australia and Northern Territory branch.
Dr Angley is an accredited pharmacist with more than 30 years of experience in pharmacy.
Dr Angley is particularly well-known for her advocacy in the disability sector and has a particular interest in the quality use of psychotropic medicines.
The SA/NT Branch Committee has also elected Adam Forrest MPS and Colleen Niland MPS as Vice-Presidents, and Dr Natalie Soulsby FPS as the National Board Director.
"I am humbled and proud to take on this important role and will endeavour to work collaboratively with Vice-Presidents Colleen and Adam, Nat as Board Director, and all other committee members," Angley shared.
"Our committee has diverse strengths which means we are well positioned to deal with any challenge we are presented with."
Dr Angley also thanked outgoing committee members for their service to the profession.
"I wish to thank Veronika Seda for her service to our profession as President, particularly for her work on improving vaccine access for South Australians."
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