1. Student National Pharmaceutical Association “G.O.A.L.S. | Globalization, Outreach, Advocacy, Leadership, Scholarship” 2015-2016 www.snpha.org

2. History At-A-Glance O SNPhA was founded in 1972 on the campus of Florida A&M University. O Students from Florida A&M University united with students from Howard University, Texas Southern University, and Xavier University to form a student organization that would promote service to minority populations within their communities. O Since 1972, SNPhA has grown from 4 schools to 91 pharmacy schools to date. http://snpha.org/about

3. “Serving the Underserved” O SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about pharmacy and healthcare related issues, and the poor minority representation in pharmacy and other health-related professions. O PURPOSE: plan, organize, coordinate and execute programs geared toward the improvement for the health, educational, and social environment of the community

4. Objectives O To offer student members the opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills O To educate students about and promote active participation in national health care issues O To develop the role of the minority health professional as a vital member of the health care team O To develop within communities a positive image of minority health professionals O To educate communities on better health practices and to increase their awareness and understanding of diseases

5. Locate your Chapter! Currently 91 SNPhA Chapters Insert name of your chapter!

6. National Pharmaceutical Association O The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) is dedicated to representing the views and ideas of minority pharmacists on critical issues affecting health care and pharmacy; as well as advancing the standards of pharmaceutical care among all practitioners.

7. Membership Benefits O Community service involvement O Long-lasting network creation, and advancement into NPhA organization O Over $130,000 in scholarship opportunities O Hotel and car rental discounts O Leadership and organizational development O Career opportunities and/or guidance O Regional and National Conventions O The "Signatura" National Newsletter

8. National Leadership President Jessie Nia Hwang St. Louis College of Pharmacy President-Elect Gevorg Martirosyan California Northstate University Vice President Kyle Brown Mercer University Recording Secretary Bryan Donald Texas A&M Health Science Center Corresponding Secretary Ekim Ekinci University of Kentucky Public Relations Liaison Kharmen Gray Howard University

9. Regional Facilitators Region 1 Nekisha Grigsby Virginia Commonwealth University Region 2 Rose Duchane Xavier University Region 3 Trang Nguyen University of Oklahoma Region 4 Marc Tran University of Houston Region 5 Christina Zhang California Northstate University

10. Project Chairs Bridging the Gap Ikechukwu Oji Howard University Legislative/Membership Benefits Joseph Napora University of Pittsburgh Remember the Ribbon Benjamin Iredell Virginia Commonwealth University Power to End Stroke Ojong Bate University of Charleston Chronic Kidney Disease Adrian Lawrence Mercer University Diabetes Cheryl Wisseh University of North Carolina Operation Immunization Amy Yanicak South Carolina –USC Columbia Campus

11. National Office Executive Director Carmita A. Coleman, PharmD, MA Executive Consultant Felix Tran, PharmD, MBA George Okpamen, PharmD Pejman Ahmadi, PharmD Executive Assistant Elaine Anderson Executive Chairman Joshua Blackwell, PharmD PO Box 761388 San Antonio, TX 78245 (210) 383-7381 contactsnpha@snpha.org

12. National Initiatives

13. Project Diabetes O SNPhA is in strong support of Diabetes as one of our clinical initiatives. O Diabetes currently effects 23.6 million adults and children in the United States. Roughly 25% of these patients are unaware of their condition. In addition to these staggering statistics Medicare has shown that at least 1 out of every 4 adults (~ 57 million people) are living with pre-diabetes. O SNPhA has accepted the challenge to educate patients on disease state management, lifestyle modifications, medication therapy, and monitoring related to Diabetes.

14. How could YOU be a part of the SNPhA Diabetes Initiative?  Be a part of the national subcommittee for the Walmart/Sam’s Club Diabetes Health Fair!  Connect with your local schools for this year’s youth diabetes campaign!

15. Remember the Ribbon O National HIV/AIDS Initiative aimed at towards promoting awareness, education, and prevention of HIV/AIDS within minority populations.

16. How could YOU be a part of the SNPhA Remember the Ribbon Initiative?  Locally you may volunteer in the community and raise awareness about HIV/AIDS!  On a national level, advocate for greater HIV support from the federal government or join SNPhA’s National Remember the Ribbon Subcommittee!

17. Operation Immunization O This program is an immunization awareness campaign designed to increase the public’s knowledge about immunizations, while increasing the number of adults who receive immunizations. O Chapters will be awarded points based on outreach events promoting awareness.

18. How could YOU be a part of the SNPhA Operation Immunization Initiative?  Work with our United Nations partner Shot@Life to advocate for legislation and vaccine initiatives in developing nations!  Participate in local community outreach events to promote vaccinations!

19. Power to End Stroke O SNPhA has partnered with the American Stroke Association (ASA) on the Power to End Stroke/Smoking Cessation initiative. O Chapters will be awarded points based on outreach events promoting awareness.

20. How could YOU be a part of the SNPhA PTES Initiative?  Be a part of the national heart walk hosted by the American Heart Association –create a team and spread the word about stroke!  Create an interprofessional team to host a blood drive together!

21. Chronic Kidney Disease O SNPhA and Abbott Renal Care are collaborating on a new initiative to increase awareness on the risk factors and disease states that can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD). O Chapters are awarded points based on patient screenings, distribution of health information, and awareness during National Kidney Disease.

22. How could YOU be a part of the SNPhA CKD Initiative?  Join the National CKD sub- committee to share ideas and become instrumental in the implementation of new projects and events!  Become involved at the local level by participating in walks and webinars sponsored by our national affiliates!

23. Legislative and Membership Benefits O This is a dual initiative focusing voting registration among underrepresented minorities and on immigration issues affecting the nation. O Chapters will be awarded points for any events such as voting registration drives and citizenship drives or information distribution events.

24. How could YOU be a part of the SNPhA Legislative Initiative?  Write to local legislators about the importance of provider status for pharmacists!  Help your chapter delegate with the resolution submission process for Regional meetings!

25. Bridging The Gap O Bridging the Gap is an initiative designed to foster a relationships between the members of SNPhA and NPhA in order to develop well polished and exceptional pharmacists through the guidance and tutelage of NPhA members.

26. How could YOU be a part of Bridging the Gap?  Participate in the SNPhA – NPhA mentorship program!  The program will allow you to connect with someone who will help guide you towards becoming an outstanding pharmacist!

27. Upcoming Conferences Regions 1 & 2 Conference April 1-3, 2016 Charleston, West Virginia (Hosted by University of Charleston) National Conference July 15-18, 2016 Atlanta, Georgia Regions 3, 4 & 5 Conference March 11-13, 2016 Cleveland, Ohio (Hosted by University of Toledo)

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