NAPPSA Committees

The standing committees that drive the work of the Association.

Standing

Advocacy Committee

Promote NAPPSA's voice on public health, pharmacy, and pharmaceutical-science policy.

Executive

Endowment Oversight Board

Oversee stewardship and governance of NAPPSA's endowment.

Standing

Mentoring Committee

Support professional and leadership development through mentoring.

Executive

NAPPSA Board of Trustees

The governing board of the Association.

Executive

NAPPSA Executive Committee

Provide executive leadership and governance of the Association.

Executive

NAPPSA Foundation

Serve as the charitable and educational arm supporting NAPPSA's mission.

Standing

Posters & Abstracts Committee

Solicit, review, and approve conference abstracts and posters.

Executive

Presidential Advisory Council

Provide strategic counsel to the President and Executive Committee.

Executive

Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) (Fundraising) Cmte

Oversee business ventures, partnerships, and revenue-generating initiatives.

Standing

Archive Committee

Preserve and manage NAPPSA's institutional memory and official records.

Chair: SecretarySize: at least 5 members

Standing

Audit Committee

Ensure financial integrity through independent oversight of controls and reporting.

Chair: A member of the BoardCadence: Reports to the Board at least annuallySize: at least 5 members

Executive

Vendor Relationship Council

Manage relationships with vendors, exhibitors, and commercial partners.

Size: at least 4 members

Standing

Constitution & Bylaws Committee

Maintain current and functional governing documents and recommend amendments.

Chair: Immediate Past PresidentSize: at least 5 members

Standing

Education Committee

Promote lifelong learning through educational and professional-development programs.

Chair: A current or former Board memberSize: at least 5 members

Standing

Ethics and Public Policy

Uphold ethical standards and provide guidance on policy and professional conduct.

Size: at least 5 members

Standing

Fellowship & NAPPSA Awards Committee

Recognize outstanding contributions to pharmacy and pharmaceutical science through Fellowship and awards.

Chair: Designated by the PresidentSize: at least 5 members

Eligibility: Open only to NAPPSA Fellows (FNAPPSA).

Standing

Finance Committee

Oversee budgeting, financial health, and fundraising.

Chair: TreasurerCadence: Reports at each Board meetingSize: at least 6 members

Standing

Membership & Recruitment Committee

Attract and retain committed members across professional segments.

Chair: A current or former Board memberSize: at least 5 members

Standing

National /LOC Conference Organizing Committee

Responsible for all logistics involved in organizing the Annual Scientific Conference.

Chair: President-ElectSize: at least 5 members

Standing

Nominations & Elections

Ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive leadership nominations and elections.

Chair: Immediate Past PresidentSize: at least 5 members

Eligibility: At-large members must have at least two consecutive years of active membership.

Standing

Annual Conference Program Committee

Design and execute the scientific and educational content of the Annual Scientific Conference.

Chair: A member of the BoardSize: at least 8 members

Standing

Scholarship Committee

Set criteria for and administer NAPPSA scholarships.

Size: at least 5 members

Executive

Strategic Vision Committee

Chart the long-term strategic direction and vision of the Association.

Chair: PresidentSize: at least 7 members

Eligibility: Comprises the Executive Committee plus two Board members.

Standing

Publications & Website Committee

Oversee NAPPSA's official publications and digital presence.

Chair: A member of the BoardSize: at least 5 members

Standing

Young Professionals (YP) Committee

Empower early-career pharmacists and scientists.

Size: at least 5 members