Newcastle leader elected as PSA NSW President

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is proud to announce Luke Kelly FPS as President-elect of the New South Wales Branch.

Mr Kelly is the President of the Newcastle Hunter Valley Pharmacists Association (NHVPA), clinical leadership lecturer at the University of Newcastle, and 2022 NSW Pharmacist of the Year.

The NSW Branch Committee has also elected Rebekah Moles FPS and Lily Pham MPS as Vice-Presidents, and re-elected Caroline Diamantis MPS and elected Helen Benson MPS as National Board Directors.

Incoming NSW President Luke Kelly said he was honoured to be elected by his colleagues.

“I’m grateful to the NSW Branch Committee for the trust they have shown in me,” Mr Kelly said.

“Recent changes in the pharmacy sector have meant I felt compelled to use my experience in business and community pharmacy to support New South Wales pharmacists navigate the road ahead.

“I look forward to working with an incredible group of pharmacists with the common goal of advancing our profession.

“I am very excited to be a part of such a strong, experienced Committee, including the familiar face of the immediate past President, Chelsea Felkai.

“Chelsea has set a high standard for leadership here in New South Wales, and I’m grateful to have her experience to call on.

“As pharmacists we can do more to support the health of our communities, which I am excited to work toward in this role,” Mr Kelly concluded.

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