The 2023–2024 ACCP Professional Leadership Development (APLD) class presented the results of their capstone projects and received their certificates in Phoenix at the 2024 ACCP Annual Meeting, concluding a year spent learning from current and former board members to expand their leadership skills, meeting with their mentors, and adding to their professional networks. Fifteen ACCP members completed the APLD program this year:

• Madison L. Adams, Pharm.D., MHA, BCPS
• Benjamin Albrecht, Pharm.D., BCIDP
• Kevin N. Astle, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, AAHIVP
• Brittany D. Bissell Turpin, Pharm.D., Ph.D., FCCM, BCCCP
• Kelly A. Cochran, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Jenna F. Cox, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP
• Lisa M. Hayes, Pharm.D., BCCCP, BCEMP
• Jennifer E. Hoh, Pharm.D., BCCCP, BCEMP
• Jason W. Lancaster, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Pratish C. Patel, Pharm.D., FIDSA, BCIDP, AAHIVP
• Radhika S. Polisetty, Pharm.D., FIDSA, BCIDP, AAHIVP
• Melissa Santibañez, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCCCP
• Carmen B. Smith, Pharm.D., BCPS
• Taylor D. Steuber, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS
• Erin L. Thompson, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCACP

The APLD program is designed to provide members with an opportunity to learn leadership principles within the framework of ACCP governance through the perspectives of both elected leaders and staff. APLD prepares participants for service as leaders within ACCP as well as the pharmacy profession. The program begins with an in-person session during the Annual Meeting, followed by 16 interactive virtual sessions on leadership topics throughout the year. These sessions provide details on the history of ACCP and its mission, core values, and governance and build on established leadership principles, including those from leadership texts used by the Board of Regents. APLD members work in groups to complete capstone projects that move critical strategic initiatives forward and are also paired with mentors who have served on one of the ACCP boards. All mentors and speakers for the program volunteer their efforts as part of their commitment to serve ACCP.

To date, 35 ACCP members have completed the APLD program. The 24 members of the new 2024–2025 class started their year with an introductory session in Phoenix and are already meeting with their mentors, participating in the virtual sessions, and working on their capstone projects. More information about the program can be found at the ACCP Professional Leadership Development Program website.