CANADA CHAPTER 2013 ELECTIONS CANDIDATE BIOS

CANADA CHAPTER 2013 ELECTIONS
                        CANDIDATE BIOS

President Elect
Neemet McDowell, B.Sc.,Pharm.D., CGP

Neemet McDowell has been working as a pharmacist since earning a Bachelor of
Science in Pharmacy from the University of Alberta in 1998. She was fortunate to
start her geriatric pharmacy practice while still in university in 1995 in her
capacity as a pharmacy intern at a long-term care pharmacy in Edmonton.
Neemet was then able to continue working within continuing care pharmacy
practice after graduation. She has worked in many practice settings since,
including dispensing, clinical pharmacy practice in long-term care and assisted
living, consulting one-on-one with geriatric patients in the community, as well as
corporate and administrative roles. Neemet continues to further enhance and
improve her clinical skills and knowledge base-specific to geriatric pharmacy with
the mindset of "there is always more to learn".

Neemet believes in a collaborative and patient-focused approach for pharmacy
practice. This includes community and long term care pharmacy settings,
continuing care interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams, residents and
families, connecting with hospital, government and regional health authorities,
and of course networking with provincial, national and international pharmacy
organizations. Neemet's professional interests include educating nurses and
pharmacy colleagues and students, policy and forms development and clinical
consultation practice. In 2003 and 2004 Neemet served as a member of the
Long-Term Care Committee with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
She has also been a regional co-ordinator with the University of British Columbia
Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development (UBC-CPPD) since 2008
facilitating continuing education sessions for pharmacists and technicians in the
South Vancouver Island area. Neemet has worked in many communities
throughout Western Canada and is currently a pharmacist with Safeway
Continuing Care Pharmacy in Victoria, BC.

Neemet earned her certification in geriatric pharmacy (CGP) in 2009 and
continues to work with geriatric patients in long-term care as well as in the
community. She has been an active member of the Canadian Society of
Consultant Pharmacists since 2004 and was elected as secretary for the Society
in 2011.

As president of CSCP, Neemet will support the continuation of the Society's
current marketing and awareness initiatives for geriatric pharmacy practice within
Canada. She will also network with members and allied health professionals for
the growth of knowledge and education sharing that enables the advancement of
geriatric care with a multi-disciplinary approach. Neemet also supports the vision

of the Society's executive, mandates and goals, and, in particular the goals of
enhancing geriatric patient care, the critical role of the senior care pharmacist
and appropriate medication use in the elderly.

Secretary
Lorie Heshka, B.S.P.

Lorie received her Bachelor of Science of Pharmacy degree from the University
of Saskatchewan. She has spent several years in hospital practice, some of that
time as manager of two different pharmacy departments. She has served on the
Professional Practice committee of the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacists
and was the Small Hospital representative to CSHP-Sask branch for several
years. At present she works part time with Senior’s Health in central Vancouver
Island, has a casual position at the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Pharmacy and is developing a consultant pharmacy practice. Her special
interests are respiratory health, diabetes, pain management and geriatric
pharmacy. Lorie now resides in beautiful Nanaimo, BC where she enjoys cycling
and beachcombing.

Treasurer
Jonathan Lu, RPh, CGP

Jonathan Lu completed his pharmacy degree at University of Toronto and has
been practicing as a consultant pharmacist since 2010. With experience in
community, hospital, and industry, he has written articles for the Long Term Care
journal and other pharmacy organizations, and has been granted awards from
the OPA and CSHP. He currently works with Classic Care with interests in
optimizing clinical pharmacy with computer-based algorithms.

Kris Petersen, B.Sc.(Pharm)., CGP

Kris Petersen graduated from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Pharmacy in
2001. Since graduating, he has worked as a retail staff pharmacist, retail
pharmacy manager and as a consultant pharmacist & pharmacy manager in
long-term care. Kris attained his Certification Geriatric Pharmacist designation in
2010.

For the past eight years, Kris has been working as a consultant pharmacist and
most recently as the pharmacy manager for Geri-Aid Systems Rexall Specialty in
Winnipeg, Manitoba. In these roles, Kris has demonstrated his high level of
commitment and dedication to providing senior-focused pharmaceutical care in
both the long-term care and community setting.

For the past two years, he has enjoyed serving as the treasurer for the Canadian
Society of Consultant Pharmacists. He hopes to continue serving as your
treasurer of the Canadian Society of Consultant Pharmacists for years to come.

Membership Chair
Cathy Smart, BSc

Cathy graduated from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Pharmacy in 1992,
after which she did a Pharmacy Residency at the Misericordia Hospital in
Winnipeg. She practiced Pharmacy from 1992 until retirement in October 2011.
She joined ASCP in 2004.

Prior to retirement, Cathy worked in a long term care institution (Riverview Health
Center) and was responsible, initially, for the Respiratory Unit. For the 12 years
leading up to retirement, she was the Pharmacist on the Geriatric Rehab Unit.
There, Cathy was one of 10 interdisciplinary team members, all of whom took
part in patient rehab.

While working, she was the Departmental Preceptor for the Pharmacy Students,
for which she was honored with the Preceptor of the Year Award 2006 by the
University of Manitoba Faculty of Pharmacy. Other responsibilities on behalf of
the Pharmacy Department include sitting on the Regional Geriatric & Long Term
Care Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee and being a member of the Research
Access Committee .

Professional Development Chair
Penny Guimont, BSc.Pharm., RPh, CGP

Guimont graduated with Honors from the University of British Columbia from the
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2005. After being accepted into the
Shoppers Drug Mart Scholarship Program, Guimont was placed in the small town
of Lindsay, Ontario for two years. Leaving all friends and family out west,
Guimont began her career as a pharmacist in Ontario.

Guimont accepted a full-time position at a Shoppers Drug Mart in Lindsay and
a part-time position at the Ross Memorial Hospital. Under the mentorship of Jim
Mann, a well recognized U of T professor was initiated, a Medication
Reconciliation Program , utilizing technicians, and presented a poster at the 2006
CSHP conference. Furthermore, Guimont was fortunate to be a part of a
multidisciplinary team brought together to initiate a chronic Disease Management
Program. Guimont feels very grateful to have had the experience as a hospital
pharmacist; and feels it gave her invaluable clinical skills and insight into our
profession.

After the 2 year contract was fulfilled, Guimont ventured to Toronto and practiced
as a relief pharmacist. Working in multiple, unfamiliar locations gave be the

ability to see the strengths and weaknesses in various practice settings and
confidence to excel despite the tremendous variation in individual community
pharmacies.

Throughout these changes in practice locations and work colleagues, one aspect
of Guimont’s career remained constant - a passion for providing enhanced
patient care. During Guimont’s time as a community, hospital and relief
pharmacist, the number of preventable drug related problems became
increasingly apparent. With phones ringing, prescriptions to be prepared and
labeled, and a line-up of patients waiting to get their medications, it seemed
impossible to provide patients with the level of care and attention I believed they
required. Guimont’s desire to help others paired with the obvious need for
enhanced medication consulting in the community, led to the conception of
PillTalk.   PillTalk is a medication consulting business launched with my
Guimont’s sister and business partner, in June of 2011. Essentially, they offer an
innovative perspective to medication management with a focus on
identifying/preventing   drug      related    problems,      educating      patients
and reconciling medications. PillTalk is also a resource for which patients,
physicians, and other healthcare providers can turn to for assistance with
medication management, and to help facilitate a continuum of care between
providers.

Guimont’s acquired her Geriatric Pharmacist Certification in October 2012. This
has given Guimont the confidence and clinical skill set to provide enhanced
patient services, work closely with physicians to prevent and resolve drug related
problems, and strive for the best medication therapy outcomes in my patients.

The world of pharmacy has changed immensely, even in the Guimont’s 8 years
of practice, and it excites her to be a part of the opportunities that lie ahead for
our profession. Guimont is determined to be a catalyst of our evolving roll and a
leader in promoting and providing pharmaceutical care to the growing aging
population.

Angeline Ng, B.Sc.Phm., R.Ph., CDE

Angeline graduated from the University of Toronto, Leslie Dan Faculty of
Pharmacy, and is very passionate about contributing to and advancing pharmacy
practice.    In her pharmacy career she has worked in many different
environments, including community retail pharmacy, corporate retail pharmacy,
teaching, hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical sales and marketing, drug
information, and most recently, long-term care. As Manager of Clinical Services
for PulseRx LTC Pharmacy, Angeline focuses on working with long term care
and retirement facilities to improve resident care. She does this through the
delivery of innovative and resident-centered clinical services, as well as
continuing education programs for all staff. In her previous position, Angeline

developed and oversaw the pharmacy services programs offered provincially for
a chain of retail pharmacies, including patient programs and continuing education
for pharmacists.      She is actively involved in advocating for the pharmacy
profession having previously served on the Ontario Pharmacist’s Association
Board of Directors, and is currently a member of their long-term care working
group. Angeline also acts as a teaching assistant and preceptor for the
University of Toronto Faculty of Pharmacy program, and has completed
certification in various clinical areas, including obtaining her designation as a
Certified Diabetes Educator. She is currently working towards obtaining her
Certified Geriatric Pharmacist designation as well. Angeline would welcome and
embrace the opportunity to become more involved in contributing to the
Canadian Society of Consultant Pharmacists, and feels the role of Professional
Development Coordinator would be an ideal fit to her experiences both past and
present.