All student members are automatically members of the SPPA.
Student Advisory Board
The Student Advisory Board (SAB) is comprised of: (all positions are elected by student members)
- Student Director – East (one student from either Temple University, the Saint Joseph’s University – Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Wilkes University, or Jefferson Univ.)
- Student Director – West (one student from either the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, or LECOM)
- PPA Educational Foundation Director (from any school)
- Student Chair (from any school)
- Student Vice Chair (from any school)
- Corresponding Secretary (from any school)
- Recording Secretary (from any school)
These elected individuals will serve a full-year term. Each of the seven schools of pharmacy also has both a Director and an Alternate. The Student Advisory Board regularly holds brief business meetings at PPA’s conferences and provides students with a manner in which to have a voice in PPA policy and activities.
Each school also has a Communication, Government Relations and Membership Ambassador that aids with promoting these areas for their PPA chapter. These individuals do not serve on the Student Advisory Board, but may attend meetings and offer ideas.
2026-2027 Officers
The Student Chapter elects officers in the late spring of each year and officers serve for one full year. Officers are selected on their ability and interest in leading the advisory board, advancing student interests and building student interest in PPA.
Chair
Ryan Cameron
University of Pittsburgh
Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Director West
Karissa Zelman
LECOM
Term Expires: June 30, 2027
Directors and Alternates
Each Pennsylvania College of Pharmacy is also entitled to have one student representative and one student alternate serve on the Student Advisory Board. Please feel free to contact your delegates regarding ideas for upcoming meetings or questions on PPA events, they have been chosen to represent you!
| School | Director | Alternate |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne University | Erin Hampton | Hannah Catalone |
| Jefferson College of Pharmacy | Leslie Portillo | Haley Myers |
| LECOM | Alicia Polite | Lily Fox |
| SJU/PCP | Dareen Alfroukh | Kelly Turk |
| Temple University | Jonthan Huynh | Ina Ahmeti |
| University of Pittsburgh | Gianni Rasetto | Clair Kim |
| Wilkes University | Ashton Dainty | Aiden Herman |
Ambassadors
Additionally, each school has a Communications Ambassador, Government Relations Ambassador, and Membership Ambassador who work to promote and plan events in their area.
| School | Communication Ambassador | Government Relations Ambassador | Membership Ambassador |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne University | Alyssa Carozza | Jake Rechenmacher | Ethan Shea |
| Jefferson College of Pharmacy | Angela Nicdao | Michael Prior | Megan O’Deens |
| LECOM | Lily Fox | Karissa Zelman | – |
| SJU/PCP | Meredith Hetrick | Stephanie Cardona | – |
| Temple University | – | – | Jessica Nguyen |
| University of Pittsburgh | Kathleen Sheridan | Cam Tilson | Naga Sudiksha Chilukuri |
| Wilkes University | Kaitlyn Bartlett | Bridgette Wright | Courtney Jarvis |
PPA Committees
Pharmacy student members also have the option to volunteer to serve on a PPA Standing Committee. To learn more about the PPA committees, start by clicking here.
