It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I step into the role of President of the New Hampshire Society of Health-System Pharmacists (NHSHP) for 2025. I have had the privilege of serving on the NHSHP Board of Directors for the past 20 years. This is a remarkable community of pharmacy professionals, and I hope that we will continue thrive in ‘25 as we advance our mission of improving patient outcomes through advancing pharmacy practice, supporting educational needs of our members, and advocating for our beloved profession.

Currently, I am a professor of pharmacy practice at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science in Manchester, NH. I also serve as the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement and Success, where I foster student growth, development, and achievement by leading initiatives that enhance academic success. Upon reflection, I see so many similarities with this presidential role. As President, I hope to foster growth, development, and achievements for our Society. This organization has been a source of inspiration and collaboration for me, and I am eager to give back in this capacity.

Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two boys, ages 18 and 14. We are avid Disney fans and love spending time by the pool or at the beach. I set a 24 -book reading challenge for myself for 2025, and would love to hear any of your book recommendations!

Looking Ahead

This year, NHSHP will focus on several key initiatives:

• Advocacy: We will continue to support legislative efforts that advance pharmacy practice. Our legislative team meets weekly to discuss important bills that may impact our profession.

• Education: Our commitment to delivering high-quality continuing education remains strong. Save the dates for our upcoming events:
• • Cabin Fever CE Weekend: March 14-16 at North Conway Grand in North Conway
  • Spring Dinner Meeting: May 14^th starting at 5pm at the Oscar Barn in Hooksett
  • NH Pharmacy Law Review: early June
  • Accelerate Continuing Education (ACE) Program: October
  • November Dinner Meeting: TBD

• Networking and Membership: NHSHP thrives because of its members. This year, we aim to enhance engagement opportunities through events, committee involvement, and a strengthened presence on social media. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram.

Join Us

Your membership is vital to advance our mission. If you have already renewed for 2025, thank you! I want to encourage you to consider taking a more active role in one of our committees, such as Education, Legislative, Membership, or Scholarship. Your expertise and passion are vital to the success of our shared mission. Visit https://nhshp.org/join-us for more details or contact our Executive Director, Amy Downing with questions (amy@nhshp.org).

On behalf of NHSHP, I want to express my gratitude for your dedication to patient care and the pharmacy profession. Together, we can build on our successes and make 2025 a year of impactful progress. I look forward to working alongside all of you and seeing you at one of our many events throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Kristine Willett, PharmD, FASHP