Staff

The CSHP office, located in Ottawa, Ontario, is responsible for conducting the business and affairs of CSHP. It is an information and resource centre and provides continuity for the business of the Society. The office serves as a liaison with other associations and government. It is responsible for organizing and coordinating national Society meetings, activities and programs. The staff do not set policy, but act as administrators of policy as established by the Board.

Chief Executive Officer
Jody Ciufo

Responsible to the CSHP Board and Executive for implementing approved strategic plans. Liaises with branches, professional organizations, other associations, and government.

Programs and committee-liaison responsibilities:
National Office Executive and the Board
Representative for CSHP
Hospital Pharmacy in Canada Survey Board (HPC)

(877) 340-2756 ext. 225
(613) 912-4101

CSHP Foundation Administration
Rosemary Pantalone

Provides administrative support to CSHP’s Research and Education Foundation.

Programs and committee-liaison responsibilities:
CSHP Foundation Board and its sub-committees

(877) 340-2756 ext. 230
(613) 912-4103

Chief Pharmacy Officer
Christina Cella

Oversees and provides leadership to the professional practice team. Responsible for the development of CSHP’s suite of professional resources, policy positions, continuing education, best practices, consultations, research and knowledge translation.

Programs and committee-liaison responsibilities:
Pharmacy Specialty Networks (PSNs)
Compounding
Canadian Pharmacy Residency Board (CPRB)
Professional Practice Conference (PPC)

(877) 340-2756 ext. 227
(613) 912-3494

Director, Corporate Services
Desarae Davidson

Manages the general operations of the CSHP office. Provides administrative support to CPRB, office staff, and special projects.
Programs and committee-liaison responsibilities:
Canadian Pharmacy Residency Board (CPRB)

(877) 340-2756 ext. 226
(613) 736-9733

Director of Finance
Cathi Yabsley

Provides financial and business advisory services, including but not limited to: monitoring financial reporting systems, accounting policies and procedures, payroll processing and investment activities. Assists with the planning and coordination of the year-end audits, including corporate tax filings. Makes recommendations for changes to the Executive Director and Operations Manager regarding financial policies and procedures, information system, budget and audit planning processes, payroll, other financial control functions, and finance human resources.
Programs and committees-liaison responsibilities:
Finance and Audit Committee

(877) 340-2756 ext. 102
(613) 699-7770

Professional Practice Specialist
Kiet-Nghi Cao

Supports the Chief Pharmacy Officer and rest of the professional practice team. Contributes to the development of CSHP’s suite of professional resources, policy positions, continuing education, best practices, consultations, research and knowledge translation.

Programs and committee-liaison responsibilities:

CSHP Education and Development Committee

(877) 340-2756 ext. 234
(613) 909-9960

Professional Practice Specialist
Minh-Hien Le

Supports the Chief Pharmacy Officer and rest of the professional practice team. Contributes to the development of CSHP’s suite of professional resources, policy positions, continuing education, best practices, consultations, research and knowledge translation.

Programs and committee-liaison responsibilities:

Pharmacy Practice Vision Committee

(877) 340-2756 ext. 236
(613) 690-2750

Marketing and Communications Manager
Peter Zerbin

Oversight of the Society's website, communications plans, social media, and other marketing assets. Recommends, develops, and executes communications plans.

Programs and committee-liason responsibilities:
Advocacy
Pharmacy Appreciation Month (PAM)
Conference Sponsorship
Display Advertising

(877) 340-2756 ext. 235
(613) 912-4107

Membership & Awards Administrator
Robyn Rockwell

Provides administrative support to the general membership, the Membership Committee, and the National Awards Committee.
Programs and committee-liaison responsibilities:
Membership
Awards

(877) 340-2756 ext. 222
(613) 909-9964

Finance Administrator
Anna Dudek

Provides bookkeeping services to the CSHP National office and CSHP Foundation. Records the organization's business transactions and retains all accounting records.

Programs and committee-liaison responsibilities:
Finance & Audit
(877) 340-2756 ext. 223
(613) 912-4106

General Program Administrator
Pamela Saunders

Provides clerical support to the CSHP national office staff and administrative support to the Fellows Recognition Committee.

Programs and committee liaison responsibilities:
Fellows Recognition Professional Practice
Conference (National and Branch)
Membership

(877) 340-2756 ext. 224
(613) 736-5660

Ontario Branch & Advocacy Executive Assistant
Anne Stacey

Provides administrative support and services to the CSHP Ontario Branch (OB) and the Advocacy Committee.

Programs and committee-liaison responsibilities:
Ontario Branch Board
(877) 340-2756 ext. 232
(613) 909-9968