To help you to learn more about those seeking election to Council in 2026, ACP has offered candidates the opportunity to send two messages to voters during the election.
You can read these messages here, and you can read candidate biographies and vote online by logging into myACP, then clicking on the “Council election” icon on the homepage.
Voting closes at 4:30 p.m. MT on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Dear Fellow Regulated Member,
Voting closes May 7 — one week from today.
I am Ahmed Abdelfattah. I practiced where you practice — in every setting, every community, every role. I know what workable regulation looks like from the inside.
If elected, I will carry your reality into every ACP governance decision — on scope, on competence, on rural access, on safety culture, and on the growing role of AI in pharmacy practice.
Haven’t voted yet? Visit www.fattah.info to read my full platform — then log in to myACP and cast your ballot. It takes 2 minutes and it matters more than you think.
Don’t let this election pass without your voice.
Ahmed Abdelfattah
BSc Pharm, PharmD, RPh, EMBA, APA
Dear Colleagues,
Pharmacy practice continues to evolve, and effective leadership requires balancing innovation with strong regulatory oversight. My goal as a Councillor is to support decisions that are evidence-informed, practical, and aligned with ACP’s mission and strategic priorities.
A key focus of my leadership will be supporting pharmacists through clearer, more efficient processes that reduce unnecessary complexity. By addressing areas where administrative requirements can be streamlined without compromising standards, we can help ensure pharmacists have more time to focus on patient-centered care.
I will also advocate for continuing education that is relevant to real-world practice, including structured training in areas such as minor ailments prescribing, assessment skills, and expanded services. This supports both competence and confidence in delivering care safely.
Engagement with registrants is essential. I support creating consistent opportunities for feedback, allowing insights from frontline practice to inform Council decisions and improve regulatory processes.
By aligning efficiency, clarity, and strong professional standards, I am committed to contributing to a regulatory framework that supports both public safety and the sustainability of pharmacy practice.
Tamer Hossameldin
Bridging Policy & Practice
I’ve worked as a Pharmacy Manager, Clinical Lead, and Regional Manager across Western Canada, which means I’ve seen regulatory decisions from both sides, how they’re designed and how they actually land in practice. That operational experience is what I’d bring to Council.
My focus would be on making sure new standards are implementable across diverse settings, from community to specialty environments. Not every practice context looks the same, and regulations that work in one setting can create real friction in another. I’ve spent years working through that translation, and I think that perspective is useful at the governance level.
I’d also contribute to Council’s oversight work with experience managing multi-site teams and resources, with a practical understanding of where accountability gaps tend to appear.
ACP’s mandate is public protection, and I believe that’s best supported when the people helping set standards have worked under them. I’d welcome the opportunity to bring that to the Council table.
I’m asking for your vote.
Hello again and thank you for considering me, Lisa Lix, for Pharmacist Councillor 2. If elected, here is what you can expect from me:
Contact me at lisa.lynn.lix@gmail.com – thank you for your support!
I am committed to bringing a strong, informed voice to Council if elected as Pharmacist Councillor 2, 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, as well as having work experience in other provinces. I am interested in shaping pharmacy practice more fully in the continuing care environment.
I have developed effective and ethical operations in other organizations by establishing governance structures that helped them meet regulatory requirements. As both a dispensing and consulting pharmacist and through my years in operations, I have mentored many colleagues throughout their professional development.
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. Your voice matters—log in to myACP, make your voice heard, and vote for Patricia McLeod before May 7. Together, we can help shape the future of pharmacy in Alberta.
Please reach out if you need anything else from me. Thanks,
Pat McLeod
780-719-2563
Fellow Friends,
As I write my last message to you from ACP and reflect on the election campaign, I just want to say: Thank you!
Thank you for all the love, support and trust!
Thank you for all the meaningful conversations and shared experiences!
Thank you for all the friendships and relationships I have built!
Alberta is a great province to practice Pharmacy, and I am proud doing that!
But let’s be honest – the pressure you feel every day, regardless of community, hospital, or LTC, is REAL. It’s impacting how we care for patients, support our teams, and sustain our profession.
Bottom line: Protecting the public starts with supporting pharmacy professionals
and that’s the biggest opportunity we have. The system must work with us, not against us.
Having a voice on ACP council who understands and brings frontline perspective and challenges is important. Choose the candidate you believe best represents that voice – but most importantly, please vote!
If the system isn’t working for us, it’s time to step up and help change it.
Be Part of the Change and Vote Now:
https://myacp.abpharmacy.ca/ → Council Election → Vote Now
Win or lose, I’ll continue helping!
Deepak Narang
FINAL 2 of 4 points where I wish to contribute to leading the future of Alberta pharmacy on ACP Council:
-Expanding pharmacy technician scope.
Other provinces already have technicians trained to administer injections, why not Alberta? This could be a major benefit to busy teams come flu season and allow more time for pharmacists to complete clinical activities.
-Keeping Rural pharmacy teams in mind.
Regulation has to make sense for all pharmacy teams in Alberta. From the double-digit teams in Calgary to the single pharmacist in Bassano, regulation must be sensible and realistic for all pharmacies to implement. Small rural teams sometimes feel left out of the conversations that take place in Edmonton, and I want to ensure they have a voice at the table.
I work in community. I work in a hospital. I see both sides of clinical practice. I understand the struggles pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are facing each and every day across our province be it behind the counter or on the ward.
Consider voting for me in this ACP Council election, and let’s get to work on strengthening pharmacy leadership province-wide and keep Albertan’s healthy through excellence in pharmacy practice!
Thank you.
Ethan
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 my fellow colleagues,
The strength of our profession lies in our diversity of practice, our shared commitment to patients, and our willingness to work together. Even when pharmacy looks different across settings and communities!
If re-elected as Councilor 7, I will continue to bring a thoughtful, balanced, and collaborative voice to the Council table with real world practice and focused on decisions that support pharmacy professionals while protecting the public we serve.
I am committed to listening, asking the right questions, and working constructively to move our profession forward.
Thank you for your trust, your dedication to our profession, and the work you do every day for Albertans! Candidates running for councilor 7, I wish everyone great success wherever we land and looking forward to collaborating with you!
-Nina Dueck
To my fellow colleagues and members,
As voting comes to a close, thank you for taking the time in voting and considering the future of our profession. I appreciate the opportunity to put my name forward and share my perspective.
Throughout my career as a pharmacy technician, I have seen how integrity and accountability guide everyday decisions that directly impact patient safety. I value respect in practice, listening to different perspectives and learning from others to strengthen outcomes. I also believe transparency is essential to building trust, ensuring decisions are clear and understandable.
Patient care is at the heart of what we do. A person-centred approach, grounded in compassion, empathy, and humility, is key to delivering safe and meaningful care. I am committed to supporting a professional environment where pharmacy teams feel empowered, supported, and confident in their roles.
If given the opportunity to serve on Council, I will bring a practical and collaborative approach. Thank you again for your time and consideration.
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
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:
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,
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:
https://myacp.abpharmacy.ca/ → Council Election → Vote Now
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.
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:
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
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