July 2026
At the ASHP Pharmacy Futures Meeting, incoming ASHP President Kim Benner shared a simple but powerful message: We are on our way.
Those words have stayed with me because they capture exactly how I feel about ambulatory care pharmacy today.
We are on our way—not because we have reached every goal, achieved every legislative victory, or solved every workforce challenge. We are on our way because ambulatory care pharmacists continue to move the profession forward every day through innovation, advocacy, leadership, education, and exceptional patient care.
This past year I have had the privilege of representing the members of the Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners at ASHP meetings, collaborating with volunteer leaders across our Section Advisory Groups and committees, and engaging with ambulatory care practitioners from diverse practice settings. Through each conversation, presentation, and planning session, I have been reminded of the extraordinary talent, passion, and commitment that exists within our community.
What gives me the greatest optimism about the future of pharmacy is not a single technology, policy change, or practice model. It is the people.
It is the pharmacist who identifies a new way to improve medication access for patients facing barriers to care. It is the preceptor who invests time and energy into developing the next generation of practitioners. It is the volunteer who contributes expertise to an educational program, clinical resource, or advocacy initiative. It is the leader who challenges existing processes and asks how we can deliver care more effectively, more efficiently, and more equitably.
When those individual efforts come together, meaningful change happens.
Throughout this year, our Section has continued to evolve in ways that position ambulatory care pharmacy for even greater impact. We have explored new approaches to workforce development, operational excellence, practice advancement, and member engagement. We have strengthened connections across practice settings and created opportunities for members to learn from one another. Most importantly, we have continued to foster a professional community that is collaborative, innovative, and welcoming.
Ambulatory care pharmacists are helping define what the future of healthcare will look like.
We are leading efforts to improve outcomes for patients with chronic diseases. We are advancing team-based care models. We are leveraging technology, data, and innovative practice structures to expand access to care. We are demonstrating the value pharmacists bring as accessible medication experts and trusted healthcare providers.
And while there is still important work ahead, I am encouraged by the momentum we continue to build.
As my term as Chair comes to a close, I am filled with gratitude.
Thank you to our Section Advisory Group leaders and members and my fellow Executive Committee colleagues. Your dedication, creativity, and willingness to serve are what make this Section so successful. Every resource developed, every educational session delivered, every networking event hosted, and every new idea explored is a reflection of the collective contributions of our members.
Serving as Chair of the Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners has been one of the greatest honors of my professional career. I am deeply grateful for the friendships, mentorship, and opportunities to learn from so many outstanding individuals. While I am proud of what we have accomplished together during the past year, I am even more excited about what lies ahead.
I am especially excited to welcome Canice Coan as the incoming Chair. Canice brings tremendous vision, enthusiasm, and dedication to our profession, and I know the Section will continue to thrive under her leadership.
As we begin another volunteer year, I encourage each of you to stay engaged, share your ideas, support one another, and continue to think boldly about what is possible for our profession.
The future of ambulatory care pharmacy is bright.
The momentum is real.
And the direction is clear.We are on our way.
Ashley Parrott
Chair, ASHP Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners
