— 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 Committee

execboard@ushp.org

Directors-at-Large

Advocacy Liaison [2024 - 2026]                                                       

Carrie Dunford, PharmD

Intermountain Health


Communications Liaison [2024 - 2026]                                       

Kelsey Brown, PharmD

Intermountain Health


Membership Liaison [2023 - 2025]                                                 

Stephen Andrews, PharmD, BCPS, CPPS

University of Utah Health


Program Liaison [2023 - 2025]

Stephanie Sanders, PharmD, BCOP

Huntsman Cancer Institute  


Technician Liaison [2023 - 2025]                                                    

Brittney Scharman, CPhT

Huntsman Cancer Institute

Student Board Members

SSHP Student Chapter Representatives

Roseman University: 

Kaitlyn Hinton, SSHP President


University of Utah: 

Sam Patton, SSHP President 


USHP Interns

University of Utah: 

Katie Anderton

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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

Brittney Scharman

Staff Contacts

CE Administrator:  

Susan Madsen

CE@ushp.org


Technology Coordinator: 

Stephanie Nesi

Jenny Bishop

webmaster@ushp.org

— HOUSE OF DELEGATES

  • What is the ASHP House of Delegates?

    What is the ASHP House of Delegates?

  • Who is eligible for nomination?

      Member of ASHPMember of USHPResident of Utah
  • What are the expectations of delegates?

    Delegates are elected in January, and must agree to attend:

  • What is the Election Process?


  • Utah ASHP Delegates


Needing an endorsement from the USHP Board of Directors?


If you are requesting an endorsement from the USHP board, please complete the USHP Board Endorsement Request Form and submit your formal request to Execboard@ushp.org at least 45 days prior to the due date.