Ashish Patel is a 4th year pharmacy student at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He is a graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, with a bachelors in Integrative Biology. Ashish has been actively involved in SNPhA as a student representative his first year and as the local chapter president this past year. His goals were to develop new community outreach programs while increasing outreach efforts and to also increase awareness about diversity and health disparities. Ashish also serves as the co-student orientation director for the School of Pharmacy and as a co-chair for the student subcommittee as part of the Chancellor's Committee to Diversity. In addition, he is an active member of APhA-ASP, CSHP, and Kappa Psi and Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmaceutical Fraternity. Ashish enjoys reading, the outdoors and sports. As National President of SNPhA for the 2008-2009 year, he hopes to develop new partnerships with other student pharmacy organizations and diverse pharmacy corporations. He is ambitious to continue current outreach efforts and to increase SNPhA's visibility in the community through chapter expansion and increased membership.

Email: ashishpatel@snpha.org

Bobby is currentlya third year student at Mercer University College of Pharmacy & Health Science holding the office ofSNPhA Chapter President, where his chapter will be hosting the 2009 Region 1 and 2Convention in Atlanta. He graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in Chemistry and Kinesiology, while playing basketball. He is employed as a IV-Ad Mixture Intern at Grady Memorial Hospital, which is a 800 bed level 1 trauma hospital for the southeastern region primarily serving the indigent population. Bobby is also member of Kappa Psi, AMCP, and founder of ABC Elite Youth Program an organization dedicated to mentoring youth and serving the community. As National President Elect in 2008-2009 he will be pushing the envelop on expanding our Affiliate Membership Program at the grass root level bytargeting pre-pharmacy students with an emphasis on secondary students in underserved communities to further enforce our purpose to increase minority representation in the pharmacy profession. He plans to do thisby using his dedication and disciplineto enthusethe members ofSNPhA and spark the interest of potential future pharmacist.

Email: bobbyprice@snpha.org

Jonathan Jones is a 4th year pharmacy student at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He completed pre-pharmacy studies at the University of South Carolina-Columbia. Jonathan has served as MUSC SNPhA chapter Historian, Vice-President, and President. He also served as regional meeting coordinator for the 2008 Regions I and II meeting in Charleston, SC. Outside of SNPhA, he is active with the South Carolina Pharmacy Association, Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society, Multicultural Student Advisory Board, and the South Carolina College of Pharmacy Diversity Committee.

Jonathan works as a pharmacy intern at Walgreens. In his free time, he enjoys staying abreast of technology, listening to various genres of music, and watching movies. Jonathan's goals for 2008-2009 SNPhA Vice Presidency include Bridging the NPhA-SNPhA gap, increasing high school and college membership, promoting a stronger SNPhA presence in the community, and increasing the quality of Regional Meetings.

Email: jonathanjones@snpha.org

I am a 4th year professional pharmacy student at Duquesne University, and I have been a member of SNPhA since 2003. I have served as president, vice-president, and secretary of my chapter. At Duquesne University, I have served on the Multicultural Programming Advisory Council, the school of pharmacy Student Advisory Council, and the school of pharmacy Student Curriculum Committee. I have also served asTreasurer of the Black Student Union. Other organizations Iam involved in is the Academy of Student Pharmacists, Helping Educate and Rehabilitate Together, North Hills Ebony Women, and Pure Essence Book Club.

As National Recording Secretary, I plan to fulfill all the responsibilities of my position as well as offer my skills and assistance in any additional capacity that can help SNPhA continue to grow in a positive direction on a National Level. I will consistently send out a bimonthly message to keep chapters in the know during the off months of the Signatura. I will also do my best to help enhance the CAPS program and help with the Bridging the Gap initiatives. I look forward to working with and for all the members of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association.

Email: reneealsberry@snpha.org

Bonnie Yeung is a 3^rd year pharmacy student at the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. She attended the University of Cincinnati (UC) for her pre-pharmacy courses. Bonnie has been an active SNPhA member since her first year of pharmacy school. She served as the UC SNPhA chapter Vice President the previous year and is the current UC SNPhA chapter Historian. In addition to her active participation in SNPhA, Bonnie is an active member of ASP and serves as the UC SSHP Chapter Community Service Co-Chair. Bonnie In the coming year, Bonnie plans to find new sources of sponsorship, create new fund raising ideas and help chapters with their fundraising events. In her free time, if that even exists, she enjoys reading, and learning about different cultures.

Email: bonnieyeung@snpha.org

Nicholas was born and raised in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and yes, he does enjoy a tall glass of ice-cold sweet tea and use country words, like y'all. He has been involved in many organizations during his pharmacy school tenure, including the University of Michigan (UM)SNPhA Chapter, where he was the 2007-2008 President, and the UM Pharmacy Student Government Council, where he serves his third term as Class of 2010 Representative.

As a class representative, Nicholas focuses on increasing student participation and representing the thoughts and concerns of his classmates to faculty and staff. Last year, while President of the UM SNPhA Chapter, he increased SNPhA's visibility in the community, created a Web site to spread SNPhA's mission to a broader audience, and enhanced alliances with other health organizations across campus. From there, Nicholas took the natural next step to SNPhA's Executive Board, where he plans on reminding the world that SNPhA is what it has always been: a highly talented group of Pharmacy students focused on making a difference.

Nicholas holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Currently, he is a 3rd year pharmacy student at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Email: nicholasmiles@snpha.org

Dr. Carmita Coleman is the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy.

Dr. Coleman holds a bachelors degree in chemistry from the University of New Orleans and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with honors from Xavier University of Lousiana. Dr. Coleman completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas.

In 1999, Dr. Coleman joined the faculty as Assistant Professor at the Hampton University School of Pharmacy where she developed and taught a variety of courses, including the integrated components of Drug and Disease management. Dr. Coleman led the development of the Rho Chi chapter at Hampton University, and contributed significantly to student involvement in VPhA, VSHP, NPhA, and other organizations. Dr. Coleman's level of personal activity with the professional organizations led to her election to President - elect of the Virginia Society of Health System Pharmacists for 2004 and National Secretary for the National Pharmaceutical Association in 2003. She currently serves as the National Executive Director for the nation's premiere pharmacy organization for minority student pharmacists, the Student National Pharmaceutical Association.

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Amber Pettis is a 2nd year pharmacy student at the University of Tennessee - Memphis. She completed pharmacy prerequisites at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Amber served SNPhA as P1 representative her first year and was voted by her peers "P1 Member of the Year." Amber also serves as vice chair for APhA-ASP Operation Diabetes. In addition, she is a Gates Millennium Scholar and a proud member of Alpha KappaAlpha Sorority, Inc. Amber enjoys bowling, spending time with her family and friends, and helping others. As Region 1 Facilitator for 2008-2009, she hopes to increase SNPhA awareness at pharmacy schools in Region 1 that do not currently have SNPhA chapters and reactivate the chapters in Region 1 that lye dormant.

Email: amberpettis@snpha.org

Dachelle Johnson is a 4^th year pharmacy student at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), she completed her pre-pharmacy course work at the University of Georgia. Dachelle became an active SNPhA member in 2006 and the following year became the local chapter Vice President. While serving as Vice President, she had the pleasure of co-coordinating the 2008 Regions I and II meeting in Charleston, SC. When Dachelle is not busy with school, work, or extracurricular activities, you can find her relaxing at home with her beloved Shih-tzu, Bentley. In addition to enjoying personal time, she also enjoys socializing and meeting new people. These qualities were exemplified in her role as SGA Program VP where she organized and executed a variety of programs at the university level. Dachelle is also an active member of ASP, Phi Delta Chi, and Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society. As Region II Facilitator for the 2008-2009 year, she will act as a liaison between the national office and existing chapters. Above that, she wishes to assist in chartering new chapters, strengthen the existing chapters, and increase chapter participation in national initiatives. Lastly, she hopes to build cohesiveness within region II through increase visitation and social activities among chapters.

Email: dachellejohnson@snpha.org

Jimmy He is a 4th year pharmacy student at the University of Texas at Austin. He completed his two years of pharmacy prerequisite work at the University of Texas at Austin. Jimmy has been actively in his local SNPhA by serving as historian and event chairs his first year of pharmacy school and was the chapter president his second year. Most recently, he was the Alumni Relations chair this previous year and provided guidance to the local chapter as well. His proudest moment in SNPhA was when the UT-Austin chapter won the Chauncey I. Cooper award in 2007 at the national convention in Las Vegas. In addition to SNPhA, Jimmy is also an Eagle Scout. He has served on several leadership positions in the past and is still an active member of APhA-Academy of Student Pharmacists, Student Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, Pharmacy Council, Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International, and Phi Lambda Sigma (Pharmacy Leadership Society) Pharmaceutical Fraternity. He is currently employed as a pharmacy intern at H-E-B pharmacy and is an immunizer as well. Jimmy is very enthusiastic in working with local and national leaders in SNPhA to increase outreach efforts and to increase SNPhA's visibility in the community through chapter expansion and increased membership through out all the regions. He would like to encourage all members from Regions III, IV, and V to attend the Regional Convention to be held from March 27-29, 2009 in Austin, Texas.

Email: jimmyhe@snpha.org

Obinna Izundu is a second-year student at the Texas A&M Health Science Center Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy. He attended Baylor University where he completed his pre-pharmacy requirements while earning his Bioinformatics (B.S.) degree. As a first-year student, Obinna helped start a SNPhA chapter at his school, the first organization started by students at his school. As the first Vice President and President-Elect of his chapter, Obinna plans to establish his school's influence in South Texas by reaching out to the community and setting up different programs that will improve the health status in South Texas. As the current Region 4 facilitator, he plans on increasing the number of chapters in his region, increasing the number of members in the existing chapters in his region, and increasing the number of undergraduate and high school members in his region. Once he succeeds in these areas, he hopes to create a plan other regions can use to achieve the same goals.

Email: obinnaizundu@snpha.org

In the world of healthcare, health disparity is a topic of great concern. From access, to quality, to coverage: inequality is rampant within our health system. These disparities can be found across nearly every social parameter, including socioeconomic status, immigration status, ethnicity, sex, and sexual orientation. Health inequalities pose a complex challenge to our health system, and as health professionals, we have an obligation to take action.

Through SNPhA, pharmacy students are empowered to make a difference. By focusing on underprivileged communities, SNPhA can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and communities. Through outreach and education, SNPhA can promote new solutions for health disparities that will carry healthcare forward into the future.

Megan McCurdy first got involved in SNPhA as a pharmacy student at UCSF. There she shaped the UCSF Chapter as President, and lead students in numerous outreach events. Currently, Megan is in her third year at UCSF and is serving as Region V Facilitator. She hopes to strengthen SNPhA's reach by both supporting existing chapters and fostering new ones.

Email: meganmccurdy@snpha.org