The BPSA has an Executive of 20 official volunteers, made up of current pharmacy students, pre-registration trainees, and first year qualified Pharmacists. The members of the Executive are typically elected at the BPSA Annual Conference. In addition to their individual roles, they work together to manage the functions of the BPSA and represent the members of the BPSA.
The Executive exists to listen to and act upon the feedback of our members, it is possible to contact any member of the BPSA Executive using their email address.
President - Martina Aikon
Foundation Trainee Pharmacist, Ex-Swansea university graduate
President@bpsa.co.uk
The President of the BPSA ensures that the Executive work in a cohesive manner to deliver the services and support its members need. The President works with a number of external organisations to ensure students views are heard and represented in the correct manner. Maritina’s Bio.
Vice President - Mariah Rahman
Trainee Pharmacist, Ex-University of Birmingham
vicepresident@bpsa.co.uk
The Vice President of the BPSA assists the President in achieving the BPSA's overall aims and values by overseeing various tasks undertaken by the Executives. The Vice President is involved in maintaining internal communications within the Executive, and also acts as the main contact point for the BPSA Alumni. Read Mariah’s bio.
Treasurer - Khadijah Yussif
2nd Year, University of East Anglia
treasurer@bpsa.co.uk
The Treasurer is responsible for managing the costs to the Association and ensuring the BPSA offers value to its members. Read Khadijah’s Bio.
Secretary General - Molly Charlton Chambers
Trainee Pharmacist, Ex-Kingston University London
secgen@bpsa.co.uk
The role of the Secretary General is to ensure minutes of the Executive meetings are recorded and archived. Another major role is to compile and publish the 'Annual Conference booklet' and the 'Annual Reports of the Executive'. Read molly’s Bio.
External Relations Officer - Samiha Amin
3rd Year University of East Anglia
ero@bpsa.co.uk
The External Relations Officer works with a wide range of stakeholders and develops sponsorship opportunities with external organisations. Read Samiha's bio.
EPSA Officer - Andrea Da-Silva
4th year, University of Portsmouth
epsaofficer@bpsa.co.uk
As the BPSA's official Liaison Secretary to the European Pharmaceutical Students' Association the role of the EPSA Officer is to promote EPSA activities to our members. Read Andrea’s bio.
IT Officer - Shakeel Abdulrasul
3rd Year, University of wolverhampton
itofficer@bpsa.co.uk
The IT Officer manages the main BPSA website. Alongside this they ensure technology is available to the Executive when they need it, such as emails and presentations. Read Shakeel's bio.
IPSF Officer - Agape Thamar
Trainee Pharmacist, University of Portsmouth
ipsfofficer@bpsa.co.uk
The BPSA IPSF Officer acts as the official Contact Person to the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation Read Agape’s bio.
Graduate Officer - Ayoub Ghattas
Trainee Pharmacist, Ex-Swansea University
graduateofficer@bpsa.co.uk
As the dedicated officer for pre-registration trainee pharmacists the Graduate Officer acts as a central contact point for trainees and to organise events for trainees. Read Ayoub’s bio.
Publications Officer - Ruby howarth
2nd Year, University of Huddersfield
publications@bpsa.co.uk
The Publications Officer produces two key publications for the BPSA. These are the monthly electronic newsletter, 'Get Involved!', and 'Future Pharmacist', alongside a quarterly newsletter. Read Ruby’s bio.
Policy Officer - Samuel Okunade
3rd Year, University of Birmingham
policyofficer@bpsa.co.uk
The Policy Officer actively works towards actioning approved Association policies and ensure that the Association is working within these policies. Read Samuel’s bio.
Northern Area Coordinator - Abdullah Mekky
3rd Year, University of Sunderland
northernac@bpsa.co.uk
The Northern Area Coordinator is responsible for organising area events and coordinating the BPSA Representatives across the Northern Area. Read Abdullah's bio.
Pennine Area Coordinator - Romoluwa Akinnawonu
4th Year, Keele Univesity
pennineac@bpsa.co.uk
The Pennine Area Coordinator is responsible for organising area events and coordinating the BPSA Representatives across the Pennine Area. Read Romoluwa’s bio.
Southern Area Coordinator - Temiloluwa Fanijo
4th Year, University of Portsmouth
southernac@bpsa.co.uk
The Southern Area Coordinator is responsible for organising area events and coordinating the BPSA Representatives across the Southern Area. Read Temiloluwa’s bio.
Western Area Coordinator - Jaden Sanni
2nd Year, Swansea University
westernac@bpsa.co.uk
The Western Area Coordinator is responsible for organising area events and coordinating the BPSA Representatives across the Western Area. Read Jaden’s bio.
Eastern Area Coordinator - Tobi Oladejo
4th Year, University of East Anglia
easternac@bpsa.co.uk
The Eastern Area Coordinator is responsible for organising area events and coordinating the BPSA Representatives across the Eastern Area. Read Tobi’s bio.
Competitions Coordinator - Krishna Gopal
3rd Year, Swansea University
competitions@bpsa.co.uk
The Competitions Coordinator is responsible for managing and promoting the various competitions and awards. They are the main point of contact for external organisations involved with the various competitions Read Krishna’s bio.
Engagement Officer - Manpreet Athwal
4th Year, Keele University
engagementofficer@bpsa.co.uk
The Engagement Officer is responsible for the Association's Social Media, utilising it as a means to increase engagement. Read Manpreet’s bio.
Annual Conference Organisers
Bhavneeta Khodiyar, 4th Year, Nottingham University
Ewura-Adjoa Yamoah,4th Year, Nottingham University
conference@bpsa.co.uk
The Annual Conference Organisers are responsible for hosting the flagship event of the BPSA - Annual Conference. Their role involves booking venues and accommodation, organising day events and social evenings, and promoting the conference to BPSA members. Read their bios.