Mission
SNPhA is an educational service association of pharmacy students who are concerned about pharmacy, healthcare-related issues, and inadequate minority representation in pharmacy. The purpose of SNPhA is to plan, organize, coordinate, and execute programs geared toward the improvement of the health, educational, and social environment of the community. Our primary health initiatives include the chronic disease state awareness of HIV/AIDs, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, immunizations, stroke, and mental health. We represent students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at the University of Pittsburgh.
Objectives
- To offer student members the opportunity to develop leadership and professional skills.
- To educate students about and promote active participation in national health care issues.
- To develop the role of the minority health professionals as a vital member of the healthcare team.
- To develop within communities a positive image of minority health professionals.
- To educate communities on better health practices.
- To increase awareness and understanding of different disease states in communities.
Executive Board
President
President-Elect
Anna Mathias
Vice President
Ava Romah
