2026 APhA-ASP Presidential Theme
Every Moment Matters: Celebrate, Cherish, Create
Each year, APhA-ASP creates a Presidential Theme that reflects the mission we strive to have. For the 2025-2026 year, the Presidential Theme is Every Moment Matters: Celebrate, Cherish, Create
UF APhA-ASP Every Moment Matters: Celebrate, Cherish, Create Logo Created by: Parshan Marvasti
National APhA-ASP Every Moment Matters: Celebrate, Cherish, Create Logo
Over the past three months, we recognized the chairs and member for their dedication and hard work with APhA-ASP:
Chairs of the Months
ISPF Fundraising: Maria Sadio
Operation Diabetes: Davis John, Julianne Leodones, and Reem Albibi
Great Gator Health Festival: Rayan Lauchman, Krupa Patel, and Sarah Markham
Operation Pride: Elizette Vazquez and Arman Naim
September 2023 S Leadership Speed Dating Spotlights
Member of the Month: October
Sarah Leigh
I became a member of APhA because there are dozens of ways to get involved with this organization and make a difference in the Gainesville community. Though I have only been a pharmacy student for 2 months, I am already involved with the patient care committee (operation heart and operation reproductive health) and I am on the policy committee. I feel like I am learning a lot of information and getting a lot of experience quickly, thanks to APhA.
Member of the Month: November
Addison
Meakin
American Pharmacist's month proclamation
On October 16th, during a City Hall meeting, the Gainesville mayor presented a proclamation to the University of Florida's American Pharmacists Association. This recognition celebrated the dedication and contributions of pharmacists in the community, coinciding with American Pharmacists Month. The event highlighted the important role pharmacists play in healthcare and acknowledges their hard work and commitment.
Photos by: Parshan Marvasti
Great GatoR Health Fest 2025
On October 18th, the Great Gator Health Fest made a return for its 19th year outside the Reitz Union ahead of the UF vs. Mississippi State football game. Over 120 student pharmacists, representing more than a dozen student organizations, demonstrated their commitment to the community by providing essential healthcare services. Through patient education on medication safety and disease prevention, along with free point-of-care screenings, they made a meaningful impact on Gator fans' health and well-being. These future pharmacists are not only advancing their skills but also shaping healthier communities. A special thank you to the GGHF chairs, Rayan Lauchman, Krupa Patel, and Sarah Markham, along with out GGHF committees for their leadership in organizing this impactful event!
Photos by: Parshan Marvasti and Ty Huckuntod
Leadership Speed Dating Rachel Lucky Visit!
September GBM
On October 27, Rachel Lucky, the APhA-ASP National President, visited our campus to meet with our chapter. She shared national updates on APhA-ASP initiatives, offered valuable leadership insights, and encouraged student pharmacists to stay engaged in the profession. She also learned more about our chapter’s activities and how we align our work with APhA’s mission at the national level, highlighting the impact of local involvement.
Photos by: Parshan Marvasti
On October 9, our chapter collaborated with the Orlando and Jacksonville Operation Reproductive Health teams to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event featured our policy team, who welcomed guest speakers from Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) and the Alachua County Association of Pharmacists (ACAP). Attendees learned about advocacy efforts, reproductive health policy, and the important role pharmacists play in supporting breast cancer awareness and patient care at both the local and state levels.
by: Parshan Marvasti
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Events!
September GBM
Representative Gallop Franklin
On October 30, our chapter welcomed Representative Gallop Franklin II from the Florida House of Representatives, who spoke with student pharmacists about state government, legislative priorities, and the importance of advocacy in shaping healthcare policy in Florida.
Mid Year Regional Meeting
On November 8th and 9th, the Mid-Year Regional Meeting (MRM) brought together APhA-ASP student chapters from colleges of pharmacy across the Southeastern United States to develop leadership skills, network with professionals, explore pharmacy career pathways, and participate in professional headshots and ns
September GBM
Upcoming Events
*All during Org Block unless stated*
12/10 - Operation SUD - AHEC Tobacco Cessation Class (1-2pm)
1/13 - APhA-ASP x ACAP Financial Literacy & Wellness (7-8pm)
1/20 - APhA-ASP x SSHP FPA Virtual Policy Night (8-9pm)
1/21 - APhA-ASP x BSPhA Food is Medicine Session 1 (11-12pm)
1/22 - APhA-ASP x NCPA GBM
1/26 - APhA-ASP x SSHP Legislative Days Preparation with Health Law Association (5:306:30pm)
1/27 - Legislative Days (8-4pm)
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Acknowledgements: Hannah O’Connell, Joyce Omoruyi, Madison Rash, and Parshan