Candidate messages

Dear Fellow Regulated Member,

My name is Ahmed Abdelfattah. I practiced where you practice — chains, independent walk-in clinics, hospital, public health, and relief across 10+ Alberta communities. I know your counter because I have stood behind it.

Alberta pharmacy is evolving fast. Our scope is expanding. AI is reshaping how we practice. Our patients are counting on us. And the regulatory framework needs to keep pace.

If elected, I will bring to Council:

• Clinical frameworks that make expanded scope safe for everyone
• A competence program built around how you actually work
• Regulation that works for every Alberta community — rural lens on every ACP decision
• A safety culture where reporting a near miss means being thanked
• Clear regulatory guidance on AI in pharmacy practice — before it outpaces our standards

Before you vote — read my full platform at www.fattah.info. Then cast your ballot on myACP. It takes 2 minutes.

Your vote shapes this profession. Use it.

Ahmed Abdelfattah
BSc Pharm, PharmD, RPh, EMBA, APA
http://www.fattah.info

Dear Colleagues,

It is an honour to stand as a candidate for Pharmacist Councillor. With over 25 years of experience and 12 years registered with ACP, I remain committed to advancing our profession in a way that supports both public protection and frontline practice.

My leadership approach focuses on strengthening the connection between regulatory expectations and day-to-day pharmacy operations. Clear, practical, and well-communicated standards are essential to ensuring safe and consistent patient care.

I will advocate for improving the efficiency of regulatory processes by reducing unnecessary administrative burden where possible, and by promoting clearer guidance and streamlined requirements. This will help pharmacists dedicate more time to direct patient care while continuing to meet high professional and ethical standards.

I am also committed to enhancing communication between ACP and registrants, ensuring that feedback from practice informs decision-making. Improving the inspection experience through clarity, consistency, and constructive engagement remains a priority.

By supporting practical, transparent, and efficient approaches, I aim to contribute to a regulatory environment that enables pharmacists to focus on what matters most, delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

Tamer Hossameldin

Safe Adoption of Innovation

Pharmacy practice is shifting quickly – virtual care, AI-assisted tools, and expanded clinical services are all moving faster than regulatory frameworks were built to handle. I’ve worked inside that reality building and implementing clinical programs across multiple provinces, and I’ve seen where emerging tools genuinely improve care and where they introduce risk that needs to be addressed before it scales.

As the 2026 Business Innovation Award recipient, my approach to innovation has always been about safe, evidence-supported adoption , not adoption for its own sake.

If elected to Council, I’d focus on anticipating practice changes before they outpace our standards, improving how ACP engages with registrants so that guidance is practical and timely, and drawing on my multi-province clinical experience to support the development of prescribing and injection service standards.

I think the College’s strength as a regulator comes from staying current with how practice is actually evolving. I’d work to support that.

I’m asking for your vote.

My name is Lisa Lix and I am a hospital pharmacist based in High River with over 20 years of experience in both community and hospital practice as well as urban and rural settings. I wish to be a Councillor because I believe that self-regulation is our privilege and I want to be part of the process of shaping the College’s governance policies and ensuring that pharmacy teams licensed in Alberta are optimized to provide consistent, quality care to our patients. With the strains on the health care system present today, emerging AI tools, predatory practices from within our profession, and new government directives, a strong council is required more than ever. The council needs to represent not only pharmacy owners and managers, but frontline staff pharmacists like myself who are constantly torn between ensuring that the care that we provide is simultaneously thorough and efficient while navigating so many internal and external pressures. If elected, it is my goal to ensure that patient safety is promoted by a regulatory environment that actually supports pharmacists in the prevention and management of burnout.

Please take the time to learn about all of the candidates

Lisa Lix
lisa.lynn.lix@gmail.com

If elected on May 7 as Pharmacist Councillor 2, I am committed to bringing a strong, informed voice to Council. Grounded in extensive pharmacy practice experience, I have worked across hospital, community, and residential living pharmacy settings, giving me a broad understanding of practice environments in Alberta. I am interested in working towards better regulations to support our continuing care pharmacy clients.

I have worked on building effective and ethical operations by establishing governance policies that meet regulatory requirements in other environments. I have worked in other provinces and have connections there which can provide insights into other pharmacy practices. As both a dispensing and consulting pharmacist, I have mentored pharmacy colleagues on their professional journey.

I believe this diverse experience and knowledge base will be valuable in shaping future regulations and strategic direction for Alberta College of Pharmacy members, while protecting the public interest.

Please feel free to reach out to me at pmcleod@nbly.ca if you have questions or would like to connect. I encourage all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to log in to myACP and cast your vote for Patricia McLeod.

Fellow Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians,

• Alberta pharmacy is at a turning point and the pressure you feel every day is real—community, hospital, LTC

What’s happening: Real impact on how we care for patients, support our teams, and sustain our profession due to increasing regulatory burden, inconsistent site assessments, ongoing workforce strain

Bottom line: Protecting the public starts with supporting pharmacy professionals

Be Part of the Change and Vote Now:
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About me: Pharmacist with 14+ years of frontline experience and several board and leadership positions

I’m running for real change: The system must work with us, not against us. I am not running to maintain the status quo. I am running to fight for meaningful, practical change.

• Practical, workable regulation (based on real practice)
  • Consistent Assessors expectations
  • Expanded scope for Technicians and Pharmacists
  • Smart technology that supports—not burdens—practice
  • Modernized pathways to strengthen our workforce

This is our moment:
• Shape the future of pharmacy in Alberta
• Your voice matters
• Your vote matters

Be Part of the Change and Vote Now:
https://myacp.abpharmacy.ca/ → Council Election → Vote Now

I would be honored to have your support.

Deepak Narang
ACP Pharmacist Councillor 2 Candidate

Here area 2 of 4 points where I wish to contribute to leading the future of Alberta pharmacy on ACP Council:

• Artificial intelligence is rapidly shaping the future of healthcare. Physicians are using Heidi and AHS‑Jenkins, and you might be using ChatGPT or Copilot in your personal life (and probably sometimes at work). Have you heard of Open Evidence? These tools are impressive, but with great power comes great responsibility. ACP needs to gear up quickly to find a sufficient middle ground for the regulation of AI use by pharmacy professionals to protect the public (as per their mandate) but should also protect you if used appropriately.
• ACP cannot be present in every pharmacy across the province to address every operational or clinical challenge (and frankly, neither can RxA). What ACP can do is prioritize the development of strong pharmacy leadership with continuing education support. Our profession needs more pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who feel confident stepping into leadership roles, collaborating effectively, and guiding their teams through site‑level challenges. Working on the frontlines in both hospital and community, I see firsthand how real burnout is.

What improves burnout? Strong, effective leadership that can create supportive environments, set realistic expectations, and foster psychological safety.

Ethan Swanson

My name is Mawel Besa. I’m currently an Assistant Lab Manager at Create Compounding Pharmacy in Calgary, with over 10 years of experience in compounding and 4 years leading a pharmacy team in a lab setting. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and consistency, which I believe directly supports the Mission and Strategic Goals set by ACP Council.

In my leadership role, I value clear communication, accountability, and teamwork. I aim to create an environment where staff feel supported, confident in their work, and committed to continuous improvement. I also prioritize mentoring and sharing knowledge so our team can grow together and continue providing safe, high-quality care to patients.

I try to lead in a way that reflects ACP’s Value Statements by being approachable, honest, and respectful in my day-to-day work. I believe trust, both within the team and with the public, is built through transparency and doing the right thing, even when it’s not the easiest option. My goal is to contribute to a strong, reliable pharmacy practice that puts patient safety first while adapting to the changing needs of the profession.

Mawel Besa

To all my fellow colleagues,

My name is Nina, and I’m excited to be running again for Councilor 7. With 18 years of experience in both community (including specialty) and institutional (including provincial pharmacy practice) across rural and urban settings, I’ve had the chance to see just how diverse and impactful our profession really is.

I believe strong leadership is grounded in collaboration. Pharmacy practice looks different for all of us and every perspective matters. I want to help make sure all voices are heard and reflected in the decisions that shape our profession.

My focus is to support inclusive representation, strengthen our role as pharmacy in healthcare, and advance safe, high-quality care by practicing to full scope and fostering a more integrated profession.

Having contributed to the development of our new 3-year strategic plan, I am fully committed to help achieve its key focus areas: quality care, modern regulation, and supporting our pharmacy professionals within an evolving healthcare system.

I will continue to lead with honesty, transparency, and accountability. Above all, I am dedicated to serving the public interest and ensuring the safety of our Albertans.

Thanks so much for your support!

-Nina Dueck

As a pharmacy technician with nine years of experience across Alberta Health Services, I have supported patient care in diverse, complex settings. These experiences reinforce my commitment to ACP’s mission to protect and serve the health and safety of Albertans.

Pharmacy technicians contribute essential operational insight and a strong understanding of medication-use systems. I will advocate for this perspective while working collaboratively with all pharmacy professionals to strengthen team-based care.

If elected, I will bring a practical, frontline informed perspective to Council, supporting policies that are transparent, implementable, and aligned with real-world practice. My focus is to advance patient safety and quality practice in line with ACP’s values. I will lead with integrity, accountability, collaboration, and respect while engaging openly with diverse perspectives and ensuring decisions reflect the public interest.

I am committed to thoughtful, ethical leadership that will support informed decision-making while providing safe and optimal care for all Albertans. Thank you for your time and consideration of my candidacy.

Paige Harrison

Dear Colleagues,

My name is Rachelle Katherine B. Lunizo, and I am a Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Manager running for Councillor 7 in the ACP 2026 Council Election.

As a frontline pharmacy professional, I see daily the realities of patient care, workflow pressures, and team-based practice. The Alberta College of Pharmacy plays a vital role in protecting the public, and I am committed to supporting this mandate through practical, system-focused improvements.

I believe strong pharmacy teams are essential to safe and effective care. Supporting professionals to work at full scope—within clear, well-defined roles—helps improve consistency, reduce risk, and strengthen patient outcomes across all practice settings.

I am committed to advancing quality improvement, strengthening workflows, and ensuring that Council decisions reflect both evidence and real-world practice.

If elected, I will bring a balanced, practical perspective focused on patient safety, strong systems, and collaborative care.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Rachelle Katherine B. Lunizo
Pharmacy Technician | Pharmacy Manager
ACP Councillor 7 Candidate