THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has introduced the new leaders for the Early Career Pharmacist (ECP) Community of Specialty Interest (CSI), a group that will inspire and empower Australia's next generation of pharmacists.
Dr Ayomide Ogundipe (pictured) has been re-appointed for a third term as Chair of the Early Career Pharmacist Leadership Group and ECP Director on the PSA National Board.
Joining her on the board are:
* James Buckley, Queensland
* Joshua Cooper, Victoria
* Elissar Mansour, NSW
* Zineb Medrek, ACT
* Rhiannon Price, WA
* Abby Richardson, Queensland
* Lucy Rowell, Tasmania
* Leon Tcha, NT
* Raymond Truong, SA.
In Leon Tcha, the Early Career Pharmacist CSI leadership group now includes a representative practising in the Northern Territory, a first since the group's inception.
When announcing the new leadership team, Dr Ogundipe reaffirmed her commitment to a thriving ECP community.
"I'm honoured to be reappointed to the PSA Board for my third and final term as the Early Career Pharmacist Director," Dr Ogundipe said.
"It's been a privilege to represent and advocate for my peers during such a transformative time in pharmacy," she continued.
"As I step into this final term, I remain deeply committed to ensuring that early career pharmacists have a strong voice in decision-making and policy development."
Dr Ogundipe welcomed the new members of the ECP CSI Leadership Group, pointing to the unique experience, drive and perspective each member brings, noting they will be instrumental in shaping the future of the profession.
"This leadership group represents the best of what's next - thoughtful, engaged pharmacists who are ready to make a real impact in their communities and across the profession," she said.
"It's incredibly exciting to support a new cohort of leaders who are ready to represent and advocate for early career pharmacists at all levels."
"I want to thank [previous board members] Jala Moushi, Keiran Batavia, Shaylee Mills, Monique Licht and Erin Cooper for their support and dedication in building our CSI into the thriving, connected community it is today," Dr Ogundipe concluded. KB
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