BRISBANE pharmacist Hannah Knowles has been elected President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) Queensland Branch.
First elected to PSA's Queensland Branch Committee in 2020, and now stepping up from her role as Vice President of the Branch, Knowles is a leader passionate about professional growth, education, innovation and delivering better care for patients.
She has a depth of experience with the PSA, having also been an inaugural member of PSA's Hospital Pharmacy Community of Specialty Interest leadership group, alumni of PSA's Early Career Pharmacist leadership group and co-host of PSA's career-focused podcast Pharmacy & me.
"It's an honour and privilege to be elected by my colleagues to represent all Queensland pharmacists," Knowles said.
"I am committed to advancing pharmacist roles across Queensland by championing evidence-based practice, expanding clinical scope, and advocating for a workforce supported by meaningful education, research, and recognition.
"I look forward to serving and representing Queensland pharmacists in our engagement with the Queensland Government and other stakeholders on how pharmacists can be supported to better address the key challenges our community is facing with an ageing population and greater demands on our health system than ever before."
Knowles acknowledged outgoing President Shane MacDonald for his steady leadership over the past five years, during which time pharmacist practice has changed dramatically in Queensland.
She is joined by Port Douglas pharmacist James Buckley and Laidley pharmacist Emma Conway as Vice Presidents of the Queensland Branch, and other Branch Committee members. KB
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