The Academy of Health-System Pharmacists (AHP) was formed to ensure that the current and future interests of health-system pharmacists are being promoted, represented, and recognized at the state level as well as within the parent organization, the Colorado Pharmacists Society (CPS). Our academy is a state affiliate of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), so we have the benefit of ASHP national support in addition to CPS local support.
You may be asking yourself, “What does ‘health-system pharmacy’ mean?” In 1995, ASHP expanded their focus beyond hospital pharmacy to include ambulatory and home care providers as they recognized the changing landscape of pharmacy services. Since then, ASHP has continued to grow to a 35,000 member organization that represents pharmacists who practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, long-term care facilities, home care, and other aspects of health care systems. ASHP now has member sections for:

  • Digital and Telehealth Practitioner
  • Ambulatory Care Practitioner
  • Clinical Specialist and Scientist
  • Community Pharmacy Practitioner
  • Inpatient Care Practitioner
  • New Practitioner
  • Pharmacy Educator
  • Pharmacy Informaticist
  • Pharmacy Practice Leadership
  • Pharmacy Students
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners
  • Pharmacy Practice Managers
  • Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners
Similar to ASHP, our academy serves the interests of all health-system pharmacists in Colorado. We provide great opportunities to get involved with Pharmacy at a local and/or national level, depending on where your interests lie. Our academy is also very open to new ideas for how we can better serve our members. Some of the benefits of joining our academy include:
  • Professional development through CE programs and informal education opportunities
  • Local networking to meet people and share best practices
  • ASHP policy input in the House of Delegates (3 delegates for Colorado)
  • Social events

  • Engage in legislative efforts impacting health-system practices

2026-2027 Charges

  • Return to Ute career fair, and expand our SW Colorado outreach to include presence in local high schools by partnering with HOSA
  • Support of Legislative efforts through CPS and ASHP (including attendance at legislative day), incorporate “ASHP House of Delegates Vote Review” as a standing event
  • Continued support of Residency Conference of the Rockies
  • Growth and support of relationship with SSHP chapters at both schools- including encouraging representation at our meetings and CPS events. 

AHP Committees 

Program & Education Committee: The Program & Education Committee shall be responsible for developing, scheduling and implementing continuing education programs and social/networking programs for the Academy’s membership. The Committee may also undertake the development of additional continuing education resources for the membership.  This committee will create opportunities for AHP to network with other academies.   

Legislative Committee:  The Legislative Committee shall be responsible for monitoring and reporting on all proposed and introduced legislation at the federal and state level which affects the practice of health-system pharmacy. The committee may also assist in lobbying efforts on behalf of the Academy at the State legislative level.  

Public & Professional Relationships Committee: The Public & Professional Relations Committee shall be responsible for developing and implementing intra- and inter- professional activities respectively directed at health-system pharmacists and other health professionals. The committee shall also be responsible for developing and implementing public relations activities directed at the general public. This committee will work to increase representation from rural or understated areas of the state of Colorado.

If you are interested in learning more about AHP or joining a committee, please contact Stephanie Delgado at [email protected].

Executive Team 2026-2027

Chair:  Stephanie Delgado - [email protected]
Chair-Elect:  Ashley Ramp - [email protected]
Immediate Past Chairman and Nominations Committee:  Angelia (Angie) Dreher - [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer: Surabhi Palkimas- [email protected]
Legal/Legislative Committee Chair: Lance Ray - [email protected] 
Education: Jen Biltoft - [email protected] 
Public and Professional Relations: Jeff Lalama - [email protected]
 

Colorado Representatives - ASHP House of Delegates 2025-2026 

Senior Delegate: Lance Ray, PharmD, BCPS ([email protected])
Junior Delegate: Bridger Singer, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP([email protected])
Sophomore Delegate: Ashley Ramp, PharmD, MS,MEd ([email protected])
Alternate Delegate: Amber Cizmic, PharmD, MBA, BCACP ([email protected])

Tentative 2026-2027 Meeting Schedule:

Occurs the 3rd Thursday at 12:00 PM MST of every month effective July 16th, 2026 via Zoom. Meeting times listed below. 

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DGmhI3GvSUqf1o-QNMpNqw 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting​

July 17th, 2026 from 12-1 pm
August 20th, 2026 from 12-1 pm
September 17th, 2026 from 12-1 pm
October 16th, 2026 from 12-1 pm
November 19th, 2026 from 12-1 pm
December 17th, 2026 from 12-1 pm
January 21st, 2027 from 12-1 pm
February 18th, 2027 from 12-1 pm
March 18th, 2027 from 12-1 pm
April 15th, 2027 from 12-1 pm
May 20th, 2027 from 12-1 pm