Committee Membership

Do you want to get more involved in OCCP?

Planning Committee

No. meetings/year: 8-9 (~30 minute conference calls)

  • Determines semiannual meeting dates and location 

  • Coordinates continuing education speakers and student/resident presentations for meetings 

  • Organizes residency showcase and other trainee networking events 

We are currently recruiting for 2-3 Planning Committee co-chairs for Fall 2023; please contact Amanda Mertz to learn more! 

Who to contact: Bhavin Mistry, Katherine Knudsen, Amanda Mertz

Steering Committee

No. meetings/year: 1-3 (60 minute conference calls)

  • Determines organizational goals and priorities 

  • Coordinated annual member engagement survey 

  • Oversees other organizational committees

Who to contact: Bethany Crouse

Trainee Taskforce

No. meetings/year: 3-4 (~60-minute conference calls)

  • Promote student and resident engagement 

  • Coordinate student- and resident-focused programming and networking events 

  • Provide student- and resident-focused feedback to other committees/charges 

We are currently recruiting for a diverse group of students, residents, and pharmacists from across the state of Ohio to serve on this committee. Please contact Molly Amos or Bethany Crouse to learn more! 

Who to Contact: Molly Amos or Bethany Crouse

Below are the descriptions of each committee and who to contact.

Use the form at the bottom of the page to join a committee!

Communications Committee

No. meetings/year: no meetings, work coordinated via email 

  • Review articles submitted to semiannual Vitals newsletter 

  • Coordinate social media content 

  • Maintain OCCP website  

Who to contact: Lizzy Timanus or Rachael Pirrami

Nominations Committee

No. meetings/year: 1 (~60 minute conference call)

  • Review applications for various OCCP awards and scholarships 

  • Promotes Pharmacist of the Year, Student Travel scholarships, and BPS awards 

Who to contact: Jessica Hoover

Advocacy Committee

No. meetings/year: 4 (~60 minute conference calls)

  • Coordinate Advocacy Symposium 

  • Collaborate with OPA and OSHP on current legislative efforts 

  • Inform members of current legislative initiatives 

Who to contact: Alexander Hoffman or Ukwen Akpoji

Membership Committee

No. meetings/year: 2-3 (~30 conference calls)

  • Coordinates semiannual membership drive 

  • Assist other committees with membership engagement 

  • Facilitates member networking events es

Who to contact: Rachael Passe or Joe Guidos

Use the form below to sign-up for any of the OCCP committees