UM Pharmacy Assistant Dean Lends Voice to National Board

Stover is serving as secretary of the Board of Regents for the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, the organization’s main governing body. Elected to a three-year term, she helps represent and guide ACCP alongside her fellow elected officers.

“This service is a tremendous honor, both professionally and personally,” Stover said. “Serving on this board has been a goal since I was a trainee so to see it realized now is a dream come true.

“It provides me an opportunity to be a change agent for ACCP, one of the largest pharmacy professional organizations dedicated to clinical pharmacy, and to support the growth of clinical pharmacy practice nationwide while also connecting the work we’re doing here at the School of Pharmacy to the broader professional community.”

The Board of Regents meets four times a year, including once at ACCP’s annual meeting each October, to make decisions on behalf of the organization. In her role, Stover acts as liaison to ACCP’s standing committees and several Practice and Research Network communities, reviews manuscripts and helps advance initiatives supported by ACCP.

“This recognition is a testament to Dr. Stover’s outstanding leadership, dedication to advancing pharmacy practice and commitment to developing future leaders in the profession,” Donna Strum, dean of the Ole Miss School of Pharmacy said. “Her service in this national role reflects the caliber of talent we are fortunate to have at our school.”

Stover is especially looking forward to reviewing the products of this year’s presidential charges and committee work at ACCP’s upcoming meeting. Looking ahead, she hopes to make an impact not only on the national level but also closer to home.

“I hope to serve as a representative for the larger ACCP members, but also as a representative of our state and student chapters,” she said. “Just as a mentor from the University of Mississippi encouraged me to pursue leadership in ACCP, I hope to inspire someone else from this university to also set and pursue these types of goals in the future.”

Her service, which she began in 2023, also informs her day-to-day work at the School of Pharmacy.

“My role has helped broaden my scope and remind me what is happening with the pharmacy community at large,” Stover said. “Serving helps me better prepare for things that may come up at the local or regional levels as well.”

To students and pharmacists just beginning their careers, Stover offers encouragement and advice.

“Any place is a great place to get started,” she said. “Sign up for a committee, volunteer for an event or put your name forward for a leadership role. You won’t regret it. Professional organizations can help expand your connections, opportunities and network in ways that supplement opportunities you may have at school or work.”