— WHAT WE DO —

About Us

Our Vision

USHP inspires health-system pharmacists and technicians to be leaders in advancing pharmacy practice, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of healthcare.


Our Mission

To advance the profession of health-system pharmacy in the state of Utah by promoting excellence through advocacy, collaboration, education, and innovation 


Our Objectives

  1. Develop and advocate for laws, regulations and professional standards for patient care. 
  2. Foster an adequate supply of competent pharmacists and pharmacy technicians through programs developed by USHP. 
  3. Disseminate information relevant to pharmacy practice in Utah. 
  4. Facilitate communication and collaboration within pharmacy and between pharmacy personnel and other healthcare professionals. 
  5. Promote research in the health sciences and patient care. 
  6. Advocate for safe and effective medication use and patient-centered care.
  7. Pursue any other issue or lawful activity that may be authorized by the USHP Board of Directors not specifically addressed in the Constitution and By-Laws.


— OUR LEADERSHIP —

Executive Board

Every member of our board of directors is a thought leader who has made significant contributions to our society. 
Each one brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization. 
execboard@ushp.org

Conor Hanrahan PharmD, MS, BCPS, CPHQ

President

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President-Elect

Elizabeth Bald

PharmD, BCACP 

past-President

Jenny Bishop

PharmD, BCPS

past-President

Ed
Johnson

Mr. Johnson is a professor of economic sciences and spent several years as a member of local and municipal governments. 

Maria
Renaud

Ms. Renaud was elected to the board after several years of working with the company. She is a trained medical scientist. 

Directors-at-Large

Advocacy Liaison [2024 - 2026]                                                       

Carrie Dunford, PharmD

Intermountain Health


Communications Liaison [2024 - 2026]                                       

Kelsey Brown, PharmD

Intermountain Health


Membership Liaison [2025-2027]                                                 

**NEED MEMBERSHIP LIAISON**


Program Liaison [2025 - 2027]

Emma Jones, PharmD, BCOP

Huntsman Cancer Institute  


Technician Liaison [2023 - 2025]                                                    

Brittney Scharman, CPhT

Huntsman Cancer Institute

Student Board Members

SSHP Student Chapter Representatives

Roseman University: 

Nethania Valle Guerrero, SSHP President


University of Utah: 

Sam Patton, SSHP President 


USHP Interns

University of Utah: 

Katie Anderton

Committee Chairs

Advocacy

Dave Young

Wilson Pace


Communications

Aleese Smith

Trenna Weathers


Membership

Stephen Andrews


Nominations/Awards

Elizabeth Sebranek


Program

Sara deHoll

Shantel Mullin


Resident CE Series:

Kimberly Terry

Kara Nazminia


Technician

Jenny Smith

Kathy Elliott

Staff Contacts

CE Administrator:  

Susan Madsen

CE@ushp.org


Technology Coordinator: 

Stephanie Nesi

Jenny Bishop

webmaster@ushp.org

Thank You to all Our Board Members

Click below to view the leaders who have been instrumental in advancing our mission and strengthening the USHP community.

Past Leadership

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