Every year, the APhA–ASP national president is tasked with presenting a theme to the collective membership that will define the spirit of their tenure. I am honored to showcase this year’s theme: “Guided by Purpose, Lifted by Unity.”

When the announcement was made at APhA2026 that our chapter had received the award, it felt like a defining moment that brought everything into perspective.

Pharmacy was never a profession I expected to pursue, yet it has become one of the most rewarding decisions I have made.