President
Vincent H. Mabasa | president@cshp-bc.com
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
To represent Hospital Pharmacy and push the profession forward
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & f money wasn’t an issue:
Social media personality
President-Elect
Winnie Ma | presidentelect@cshp-bc.com
Past President
Gabriel Loh | pastpresident@cshp-bc.com
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
I have been involved with CSHP BC Branch since my days as an undergraduate pharmacy student when I was student liaison between CSHP and CAPSI. Since then, I have also served on BC Branch Council in the roles of Programs Chair and Treasurer. I believe that CSHP BC Branch is a dynamic organization that advocates for our pharmacy profession, particularly during these rapidly changing times in the healthcare system, and I am glad to be able to contribute.
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
Orchestral Conductor
BC Delegate
Arden Barry | arden.barry@ubc.ca
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
I have always had a deep admiration and respect for the Society, and have been inspired by pharmacy leaders who have volunteered their time to serve CSHP.
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
Writer
Awards Chairperson
Stacey Tkachuk | awards@cshp-bc.com
Reason(s) for becoming involved with CSHP:
To meet new people and work together to advocate for the great work that hospital pharmacists and technicians do and to help move our profession forward.
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
Luxury real estate agent
Secretary
Vanessa Paquette | secretary@cshp-bc.com
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
I was interested in meeting and interacting with other pharmacists with similar ideas and visions for the future of hospital pharmacy practice.
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
Police officer with the Vancouver Police Department
Treasurer
Amy Deng | treasurer@cshp-bc.com
Reason(s) for becoming involved with CSHP:
Would like to be part of a team that can advocate for hospital pharmacy and advance the profession
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
Broadway actress
Interior BC Chapter Co-Chair:
Melanie Carter
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
To support educational opportunities for myself and my colleagues.
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
Elementary school teacher or event planner
Interior BC Chapter Co-Chair:
Laura Beresford
Northern BC Chapter Chair:
Katie Bellefeuille
Vancouver Island Chapter Co-Chair:
Marina Simeonova
Vancouver Island Chapter Co-Chair:
Karin Chrisholm
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
Throughout my pharmacy education I have always had an interest in being involved in the development of the profession, and I have been lucky to get to know individuals who have worked hard to showcase and expand our role. As a pharmacist just beginning my career, I think CSHP offers a great opportunity to meet more mentors and allow me to be involved in advocating for and pushing forward our profession.
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
Plant nursery employee
Vancouver Island Chapter Co-Chair:
Celia Culley
Fraser Valley Chapter Co-Chair:
Catherine Cheung
Fraser Valley Chapter Co-Chair:
Kendra Southwood
Co-Chief Resident:
Demi Asleson
Co-Chief Resident:
Morgan Patrick
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
To support residency engagement, advocate for current BC residents, and network with pharmacy leaders
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
Plant maintenance in a greenhouse
Senior Student Membership Coordinator:
Maddison Gahagan | cshpstudentcoordinator@gmail.com
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
To help promote the work that CSHP does and to create opportunities for students to learn about and become more involved with hospital pharmacy
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
I’d be a marine biologist!
CAPSI Senior Representative
Celia Ma | ubcsr@capsi.ca
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
Intercollaboration between two of Canada’s nationwide pharmacy-related organizations, to provide networking opportunities and help students seeking a future career in clinical pharmacy.
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
I’d be a scuba dive instructor, sailing across the world and sharing another one of my passions.
CAPSI Junior Representative
Aneet Grewal | ubcjr@capsi.ca
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
As a junior CAPSI representative I believe it is important to advocate for the profession of pharmacy and give students the opportunity to be involved with hospital pharmacy through the collaboration of these two organizations.
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
I would be a meteorologist!