APhA Appoints New Chief to Oversee Member Experience and Professional Development
Event summary
- Melissa Somma McGivney, PharmD, FCCP, FAPhA, will join APhA as Chief of Professional and Member Experience on June 1, 2026.
- McGivney will lead Professional Affairs, Education, and Practice Implementation teams.
- She previously served as Associate Dean for Student Success and Professional Initiatives at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.
- McGivney is a founding board member of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network and founder of the Academia-Community Transformation Pharmacy Collaborative.
- She is stepping down from the APhA Board of Trustees to assume this new role.
The big picture
The appointment of Melissa Somma McGivney as APhA's inaugural Chief of Professional and Member Experience underscores the association's focus on enhancing member value and professional development. McGivney's background in community pharmacy transformation and her extensive network position her to drive meaningful changes in how pharmacists engage with APhA. This move aligns with broader industry trends toward expanding the role of pharmacists in patient care and healthcare delivery.
What we're watching
- Member Engagement
- How McGivney's leadership will enhance APhA Advance and career development initiatives for pharmacists and student pharmacists.
- Community Pharmacy Transformation
- Whether McGivney's experience in expanding pharmacist-provided care will drive innovative patient care programs and initiatives.
- Strategic Partnerships
- The pace at which McGivney leverages her extensive network to strengthen APhA's collaborations with academia, community pharmacy, and health payers.