The Virginia Pharmacists Association Research & Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was incorporated in 1980. The Foundation’s mission is to:
- Promote health and wellness through development of pharmacist-provided patient care services; and
- Encourage, provide for, and engage in research, education, and the advancement of the profession of pharmacy.
VPhA Foundation Board of Trustees
| President | Johnny Moore, RPh |
| Secretary | Jamie Fisher, VPhA Exec. Director |
| Treasurer | Terri Powers, RPh |
| Immediate Past President | Michelle Thomas, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES |
| Board Members | Meredy Ayers, CPhT
Cynthia Coffey, PharmD S. Chris Jones, RPh Tim Lucas, RPh Dave McClellan, RPh Tom Reinders, PharmD Al Roberts, RPh Tim Robertson, RPh Charlie Tarasidis, PharmD Adrian Wilson, PharmD Mark Vaughn, PharmD |
| Honorary Board Members | Paul E. Galanti John Metz, RPh |
VPhA Foundation Funds:
Addington Vision Fund: Supports programs and initiatives to advance the entrepreneurial spirit of independent community pharmacy.
Morgan Institute Fund: Provides information and education to pharmacy professionals on topics related to pharmacy advocacy and healthcare policy and support for pharmacists aspiring to public service.
Unrestricted Fund: Enables collaboration in public health initiatives such as RxPartnership.
VaPAPP Fund: Virginia Pharmacists Aiding Pharmacists Program is dedicated to the early identification and intervention of substance-impaired pharmacists and student pharmacists. Click here for more information on VaPAPP.
The VPhA Foundation is an IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt educational foundation, Tax ID# 54-1142544. A financial statement is available upon written request from the Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs, Commonwealth of Virginia, P.O. Box 1163, Virginia 23218.