Katherine Ghattas has been selected to serve as a Member of the ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Advisory Group on Advancement of Professional Practice for the 2024-2025 term.

Katherine is currently part of the Class of 2025 Leadership Emphasis cohort and served as an officer for several CUSP student organizations during the 2023-2024 school year. She was selected from a record number of applicants for her proven leadership skills and genuine interest in helping her peers access professional growth opportunities. She was selected from a record number of applicants for her proven leadership skills and genuine interest in helping her peers access professional growth opportunities.

As a PharmD student, Katherine contributed to initiatives supporting her peers in Chapman University’s accelerated program. Acknowledging the pressures of the rigorous program, she chose to focus on wellness and resilience for her role in the ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Advisory Group and sees this as a unique opportunity to develop resources, like infographics, podcasts, and encouraging messages, to address challenges faced by pharmacy students nationwide. She looks forward to collaborating with peers to create initiatives that positively impact students’ well-being, helping them navigate challenges like burnout and stress, while impacting the profession.

“I am excited about the opportunity to continue growing as a leader through the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice Advisory Group, where I can make a meaningful impact on the wellness and resilience of my pharmacy peers,” Katherine says. “This role allows me to collaborate, advocate, and contribute to supporting and elevating the profession. I am incredibly grateful for the guidance of my mentors, especially Dr. Lewis, whose support and encouragement have inspired me throughout my time at Chapman!”

We are excited to see the impact Katherine will make through her work with the ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Advisory Group, and the change she will bring to generations of pharmacy students.