Day 1
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Please note: All times listed below are in Eastern Daylight Time.
10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Welcome and Overview
Nidhi Gandhi-Patel, Pharm.D., B.S. | American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
In Their Shoes: The Community Pharmacy Faculty Experience
This keynote panel brings together diverse faculty voices for a candid look at the realities of being a community pharmacy faculty member today. Panelists will share experiences across different institutions, highlighting challenges, opportunities, and the vital role Community Pharmacy faculty play in shaping pharmacy education and practice.
Speaker: Stefanie Ferreri, B.S., Pharm.D., BCACP | University of North Carolina
Speaker: Lindsey Miller, Pharm.D. | The University of Mississippi
Speaker: Jordan Ballou, Pharm.D., BCACP | University of South Carolina
Moderator: Olunife Akinmolayan, Pharm.D. | American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
11:15 a.m.–Noon
Scope of Practice Expansion: New Opportunities and Challenges in Community Pharmacy Practice
This session provides a dynamic overview of state and regional efforts to expand pharmacist roles in delivering patient care. Presenters will highlight the current landscape, key legislative and regulatory updates shaping pharmacy practice. Participants will gain insights into successful strategies to understand regional opportunities, and explore implications for education, policy, and advocacy.
Speaker: Michael Murphy, Pharm.D., MBA | The Ohio State University, American Pharmacists Association
Speaker: Ronna Hauser, Pharm.D. | National Community Pharmacists Association
Moderator: Teresa Salgado, Ph.D. | Virginia Commonwealth University
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions by Region
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Screen/ Meal Break
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Building Bridges: Advancing Community Pharmacy Through Academia–Practice Collaboration
This session will explore successful academia–practice collaborations, highlighting diverse perspectives, successes, and barriers. Panelists will discuss understanding the needs on both sides and finding synergy to drive meaningful progress forward.
Speaker: Megan Smith, Pharm.D., BCACP | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Speaker: Bri Morris Gilbert, Pharm.D. | CPESN Arkansas
Speaker: Jennifer Bacci, Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCACP | University of Washington
Speaker: Jenny Arnold, Pharm.D. | Washington State Pharmacy Association, University of Washington
Speaker: Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner, Pharm.D., M.S. | University of Maryland
Speaker: Chad Perman | Maryland Department of Health
Moderator: Gretchen Garofoli, Pharm.D., BCACP | West Virginia University
3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions by Region
3:45 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
Engagement Activity
4:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Home Team Time
4:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Daily Wrap-Up/ Announcements
Day 2
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
10:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Miranda Steinkopf, Pharm.D., BCACP | American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
10:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Pathways and Perspectives: Emerging Voices in Community Pharmacy
This panel features candid reflections from early-career pharmacists who have chosen to pursue community pharmacy. Attendees will hear firsthand about what inspired their decision, the biases and challenges they encountered along the way, and the types of support that made a difference or were missing. The session will offer insights into how pharmacy education, mentorship, and professional culture can better support and elevate those entering community pharmacy practice.
Speakers: Emma Brusio, Pharm.D. | University of Maryland
Speakers: Madeline Clark, Pharm.D. | University of North Carolina and Moose Pharmacy
Speakers: Shannon Habba, Pharm.D. | Moose Pharmacy
Moderator: Megan Smith, Pharm.D., BCACP | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
11:00 a.m.–Noon
Breakout Sessions by Region
Noon–12:45 p.m.
Unified Voices: Approaches to Advocacy
This session will explore actionable strategies to strengthen advocacy efforts within institutions that advance community pharmacy practice. Speakers will highlight the unique roles of faculty, student pharmacists, practice partners, and professional organizations in advocating for expanded scope of practice, sustainable payment models, and broader recognition of community pharmacy value.
Speakers: Brooklyn Morgan, Pharm.D. | National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations
Speakers: Jen Adams, Pharm.D., Ed.D.| Idaho State University
Moderator: Katherine O'Neal, Pharm.D., MBA, BCACP| University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
12:45 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Screen Break/ Lunch
1:30 p.m.–2:15 p.m.
Option 1: Practice & Payment Beyond Dispensing
This session will explore successful and sustainable payment models that support community pharmacy practice. Panelists will highlight strategies for moving beyond traditional dispensing, share examples of innovative payment approaches, and discuss how schools and community partners can collaborate to strengthen practice models for long-term impact.
Speakers: Kevin Day, Pharm.D. | Day’s Pharmacy
Speaker: Jaclyn Boyle Pharm.D., M.S., BCPS | Northeast Ohio Medical University
Moderator: Deanna Tran, Pharm.D., BCACP | University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Option 2: When the Road Gets Tough: Advocating Against Adversity
This session will focus on strategies for moving practice forward when faced with resistance or barriers. Practical approaches to navigating opposition, weighing the role of education versus lobbying, and identifying effective ways to influence change in pharmacy practice will be shared.
Speakers: Senator Travis Fitzwater | Missouri State Senate
Moderator: Kendall Guthrie, Pharm.D., BCACP | University of Missouri-Kansas City
2:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Building a Roadmap for Your Region
During this session, the audience will hear from pharmacy practice transformation leaders about how they have led efforts in their states to expand opportunities to provide care to patients and get paid for those services. Successful approaches, challenges, and opportunities will be shared to help inform how others may build their own roadmap to advancing community pharmacy practice.
Speaker: Melissa Somma McGivney Pharm.D., FCCP | University of Pittsburgh
Speaker: Stephanie McGrath, Pharm.D.| University of Pittsburgh
Speaker: Todd Sorensen, Pharm.D. | University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Speaker: Kailee Koenen, Pharm.D. | UCare
Moderator: Micah Hata, Pharm.D. | Western University of Health Sciences
3:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m.
Screen Break
3:45 p.m.–4:15 p.m.
Home Team Time
4:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
Engagement Activity
4:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wrap-Up/ Announcement
Day 3
Friday, October 31st, 2025
10:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Olunife Akinmolayan, Pharm.D. | American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
10:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Tangible Ways to Change Culture in Your Institution or Organization
This session will showcase how institutions and organizations have successfully lifted up, celebrated, and supported community pharmacy practice, education, and research. Speakers will share examples of initiatives that recognize the value of community pharmacy, highlight impactful collaborations, and demonstrate strategies to sustain and advance the profession.
Speakers: Stuart Beatty, Pharm.D., BCACP | Ohio Nothern University College of Pharmacy
Speakers: Leigh Ann Ross, Pharm.D. | Auburn University
Speakers: Lorri Walmsley, R.Ph. | Walgreens
Moderator: Mike Hegener, Pharm.D. | University of Cincinnati
11:00 a.m.–11:10 a.m.
Screen Break
11:10 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
Where We Go from Here: Challenge Launch
Speaker: Megan Smith, Pharm.D., BCACP| UAMS College of Pharmacy
Speaker: Kendall Guthrie, Pharm.D., BCACP | University of Missouri-Kansas City
Speaker: Gretchen Garofoli, Pharm.D., BCACP| West Virginia University
Moderator: Olunife Akinmolayan, Pharm.D. | American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
11:40 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions by Region
12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks/Announcement