National Hispanics Pharmacists Association (NHPA)

NHPA serves to empower pharmacy students to serve as leaders for the improvement of health among the Hispanic/Latinx communities nationwide. Our missions also include:

- To promote Hispanic/Latinx cultural awareness and sensitivity  within the College of Pharmacy.

- Encourage interested undergraduate students from the Hispanic/Latinx community to pursue a career in pharmacy

- Provide a welcoming environment for all students that are interested in learning about Hispanic/Latinx culture

- Advocate for improvement of health literacy among the Hispanic/Latinx community

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​Officers 2022-2023
President: Fernando Vega
Vice President: Gabriella Vazquez
President-Elect (Chicago): Jonathan Ruiz
President-Elect (Rockford): Andreina Avila
Secretary: Priscilla Carranza
Treasurer: Alejandra Alvarez
Webmaster: Crystal Padilla
Fundraising Chair: Casey Wolff
Social Chair: Elisa Sanchez
Community Outreach Chair: Lilia Diaz
 

Faculty Advisors:
Dr. Christina Cortez, ccarri1@uic.edu
Dr. Rodrigo Burgos, rburgo1@uic.edu

 

Contact: nhpa.uic.cop@gmail.com

President Fernando Vega - fvega5@uic.edu