President
Gabriel Loh | president@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
Membership Chairperson
Hans Haag | membership@cshp-bc.com
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
To work with like-minded and driven individuals to help advocate for our profession.
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
Computer science
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
Communications Officer:
Shermaine Ngo | cshpbc@gmail.com
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
To become more involved with advocating for our profession, and work with my colleagues to help move our profession forward
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
Food and travel blogger
Interior BC Chapter 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
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
Fraser Valley Chapter Chair:
Catherine Cheung
Co-Chief Resident:
Solomon Chow
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
To give back to an organization filled with caring and passionate clinicians who demonstrate their endless love for the profession.
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
Chef and restaurant owner
Co-Chief Resident:
David Low
Senior Student Membership Coordinator:
Cecilia Qiu | cshpstudentcoordinator@gmail.com
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
To support student engagement and make hospital pharmacy and hospital pharmacists accessible to pharmacy students
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
Start my own animal rescue organization!
CAPSI Senior Representative
TJ Dhadial | ubcsr@capsi.ca
Reason for becoming involved with CSHP:
To work as a liaison between CSHP and CAPSI to promote greater collaboration between the two organizations at the student body level
Alternative profession, if hadn’t chosen pharmacy & if money wasn’t an issue:
Be a travel TV show host
CAPSI Junior Representative
Celia Ma | ubcjr@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.