Kansas New practitioners network

who we are

The Kansas New Practitioners Network (KNPN) consists of KPhA members who have earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree within the last five years.

Our Mission

To engage final year student pharmacists and recent graduates during the transition from student pharmacist to practitioner by promoting peer networking, professional development, and political advocacy in Kansas.

Committee Members

KNPN Director: Christian Williams, New Practitioner Class of 2023
KNPN Vice-Chair: Jacey Wedel, New Practitioner Class of 2023
Advisory Counsel: Nick Schulte, KPhA Representative

Communications Committee
Social Media Coordinator: Bayan Alghafli, New Practitioner Class of 2023
Website Coordinator: Elizabeth Brosz, New Practitioner Class of 2023

Professional Resources Committee
First-Fill Editor: Mary Beth Dameron, New Practitioner Class of 2018

Member Engagement Committee
Path to New Practitioner Coordinator: Tessa Schnelle, New Practitioner Class of 2020
Pharmacy Kannected Coordinator: Saige Dixon-Peters, New Practitioner Class of 2023
APhA-ASP New Practitioner Mentor Liaison: Ali DeBoest, New Practitioner Class of 2020

Annual Meeting Committee
Annual Meeting Coordinator: Katee Salas, New Practitioner Class of 2022

Pharmacy Student Representatives
APhA-ASP P4 Liaison: Mikayla Rico
KU NCPA President: Hannah Hedges
KU APhA-ASP President: Priscilla Liu

Projects & Resources

Oh the places you’ll go...

To formally welcome our transitioning students as they become new practitioners we will be featuring all graduating KPhA members on the KNPN Facebook page with a new series this year called "Oh the places you'll go..." To be featured as a debuting new practitioner, please use the link to complete the form and attach a high-resolution photo to be posted to KNPN social media. We will be accepting entries for this series through July 31, so if you aren't sure of your plans post graduation quite yet have no fear! Send us your details!

New Practitioner News

Have you recently published research? What about accepted a new job or post-grad residency? Have you been the recipient of an award or other type of recognition? Have you led a new or innovative idea that our members would benefit from learning more about? The Kansas New Practitioner Network wants to celebrate your successes with you! If you or someone you know has news that should be celebrated and shared with our members please submit the information via the below form. Our goal is to build a network of professionals that use their professional successes to elevate those around them and one way we can live into that mission is by connecting and sharing our stories. Our members stories will be featured on KNPN social medial and in KNPN Newsletters. Tell us your good news!

Annual Social Events

Spring Financial Planning Dinners

• Who should attend: All KU student pharmacists and recent graduates are welcome!
• Goal: To give students and recent grads an opportunity to ask a financial expert questions about how to manage educational debt after graduation and improve understanding of financial planning resources.
• Note: These meetings will occur in the Spring of each year. Please watch this site and your email for next year's dates and locations once announced!

Study Break Socials

• Who should attend: All KU student pharmacists are welcome!
• Goal: To give students an opportunity to take a break from studying and enjoy a night out with friends.
• Note: These socials - one in Lawrence and one in Wichita - will occur in the Fall and Spring each year. Please watch your email for upcoming dates and locations to be announced!

KPhA Annual Meeting & Trade Show | End of August

• Who should attend: All KU student pharmacists & KNPN members
• Goal: Network with fellow students and new practitioners. The educational topics and speakers change each year. Details will be available on this website as the Annual Meeting approaches.
• Note: Advance registration is required.