CHICAGO P1 LIAISON PLATFORMS | ROCKFORD P1 LIAISON PLATFORMS
Chicago P1 Liaison Platforms
Stephanie Chang
Why would you be effective in this position?
I believe I have the leadership and communication skills to effectively be the P1 liaison of the class of 2015. As an
undergraduate I was the president of Foreign Language Club. I conducted meetings with my executive board and organized
conversation tables for over fifty members. I initiated a project to improve the matching of language partners by developing
a program that would automatically match individuals based on their language of interest. My communication skills are good
because I have had practice speaking to large groups. I am easy to get in touch with, either in person or through e-mail so
I would be easily accessible to my classmates. I am very organized and will be able to keep track of all the information that
needs to be relayed to the P1 class or vice versa.
I am very interested about pharmacy practice in hospitals and believe my enthusiasm will make me a very involved and dedicated
member. I believe the ICHP's mission to support and advance the practice of pharmacy to achieve optimal patient outcomes is one
I want to strive for and encourage my fellow classmates to do as well. By being the P1 liaison I hope to be part of ICHP's vision
and empower my fellow classmates to be active members.
Goals/ Plans for office
My primary goal would be to make sure I communicate to my fellow P1 classmates all the upcoming opportunities ICHP has to offer
and also be easy accessible to answer any questions or comments they may have for the ICHP eboard. I would e-mail my classmates
about events a couple weeks in advance so they can mark it on their calendar and then send a reminder e-mail two days in advance
so they wouldn't forget. I would also make sure my responsibilities to set up hospital visits and assist in the Residency 101
Program go smoothly. I would want to talk to the hospital staff taking beforehand to arrange a time for the visit, set up an
itinerary, and establish a good relationship. For the Residency 101 program I would like to get as many P1's involved as possible
since it is a great way for us to learn more about opportunities after graduation.
Kathy Jahng
Why would you be effective in this position?
In order to be a liaison, I believe one needs to be patient and have good communication skills because a liaison is a position that
links and connects with different people. I am a very patient individual. When I volunteered at the Burn Treatment Center in the
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, one grouchy patient made other volunteers quit. But I assisted him for 6 months until he
got discharged from the hospital. I survived his grouchiness, and my patience level has increased since then. With my high level of
generosity toward another human being, I think I can be an effective liaison.
In terms of communication skills, my English has improved since I first came to the United States in 2002. I have to admit that
I don’t speak perfect English since it’s not my native language. However, I can assure you that I can communicate effectively
since I have excellent nonverbal skills that some of you may not have. You would be amazed with my nonverbal skills. With my
excellent nonverbal skills and somewhat perfect English, I believe I can be an effective communicator.
Goals/ Plans for office
For me, a liaison is not a leader who walks in front of peers but more of a helper who walks with the peers. My goal as a liaison
is to become a well- informed and responsible helper that my peers can trust and rely on throughout their years in pharmacy school.
I will personally connect with my peer students, and hopefully this can help me in assisting them to match their interests with
various opportunities available in ICHP. I believe we, each of us, will have different responsibilities and positions in the U.S.
and global health care system as pharmacists. Our job as pharmacy students is to find our goals and roles as pharmacists. Honestly
speaking, I currently can’t imagine what role I will be playing in this gigantic health care system as a pharmacist. One thing I
can promise for sure is that I am more than willing to devote my time in learning more about pharmacy residency programs and put
my effort in creating different opportunities that we can get involved as students through ICHP. I will be the helper and the
helped (sometimes) to my peers in finding their goals as pharmacists.
Elizabeth (Liz) Gibble
Why would you be effective in this position?
I am a highly motivated and organized individual. During my undergraduate career I was
president of the NIU Actuarial Club and the Lutheran Student Fellowship. The actuarial
science major was new to the university my freshman year and, thus, the club was still in
its initial stages when I served as secretary and then president. Therefore, there were few
established events that the club provided and I was part of establishing the identity of the
club. Through both organizations I have experience planning and executing a variety of
events including alumni speakers, internship recruiting, community service, and social
events. I feel this experience would make me an ideal candidate for the P1 Liaison
position.
Goals/ Plans for office
To be successful in any career field including pharmacy it is important to build
your professional skills in addition to your academic coursework. Therefore, I was
very excited to hear about the variety of opportunities that ICHP provides students.
Additionally, community service is very important to me and ICHP is involved in a
significant number of initiatives. I would like to be a part of this club and feel my skills
would be valuable in organizing professional and community service events for students.
I hope to provide clear communication to the P1 class about opportunities through
ICHP to help students grow in their professional skills and help with the continuation of
previous ICHP initiatives and the creation of new opportunities for this year.
Mike Schmidt
Why would you be effective in this position?
I would be an effective P-1 Liaison because I have the leadership and communication
skills necessary for the position. In undergrad, I held a few leadership roles in my
fraternity where I would be involved in weekly executive board meetings and had to
communicate information from the meetings to the entire chapter (approx. 120 members).
I am easily accessible and always around, so it will be easy for any students to bring
concerns or comments to me, which I may in turn bring to the attention of the executive
board. Overall, I feel I would be a good voice and representative for the P-1 class, and to
expand opportunities for my P-1 classmates.
Goals/ Plans for office
- Increase P-1 involvement in ICHP
- Set up interesting hospital visits
- Increase P-1 exposure to pharmacy opportunities
Emma Carroll
Why would you be effective in this position?
I have a wealth of experience in leadership positions from college as well as my previous
career. Moreover, currently I work as a pharmacy extern at UIC Medical Center. I can
use my experience and professional network there to make the connection between
ICHP and the COP as beneficial as possible for us students. I am a member of ICHP
and hope to become a more active member through this position as P1 Liaison. My
experiences as an advocate on various community organizations have prepared me
to be an effective communicator between the P1 class and our ICHP chapter. For
instance, recently I organized and participated in research and a symposium that brought
together several experts and organizations around the problem of youth violence in
Chicago that culminated in a book. During this community project I was responsible
for communicating between organizations as well as city aldermen. I also was an active
member of the honors organization as an undergraduate which focused on leadership
training within the school and the Chicago community. I am extremely motivated and
organized and would make a great advocate for our P1 class.
Goals/ Plans for office
- To foster opportunities for professional and personal development for P1 students and to keep the class notified about these opportunities.
- To use my experience and network at the UIC hospital to make our hospital visits and Residency 101 program as beneficial to you as possible.
- To stay active in the ICHP chapter and to encourage other class members to get involved.
- To organize social events for the P1 class that will be fun and most importantly, connect you to resources and opportunities offered by ICHP.
- To set up and attend meetings* so that I can provide you with useful and detailed information.
* And ensure that there is amazing food at the meetings!
Rockford P1 Liaison Platforms
Stephanie Dwyer
Why would you be effective in this position?
I would be an excellent P1 Liason for ICHP because I have developed excellent
communication and organizational skills during my time in college. I held leadership
positions in every organization I was a member of, including President of the University
of Illinois’ Irish Dance Company and Membership Chair of my sorority, Kappa Kappa
Gamma. Both of these positions required me to be in constant contact with many
people and be extremely organized. I was responsible for making sure 50+ people were
properly informed at a time and feel that I did an excellent job during the time I held
those positions. Also, as someone who is very seriously considering residency after
my time here at UIC, I really want to become an active member of this group. I plan
to attend many of the conferences offered as well as partake in opportunities offered
by the organization, such as hospital tours. I volunteered in a hospital pharmacy over
the summer and really gained a lot of valuable experience that has really convinced me
that a hospital pharmacy is where I want to work. I know that I can do an excellent job
communicating with the Chicago campus and relaying the message back to my class in Rockford.
Goals/ Plans for office
As the ICHP P1 Liason for Rockford, my main goals will be to be a great representative
of the P1 class here in Rockford as well as ensure excellent communication between
my class and the organization. I will attend as many meetings and events as possible to
further my knowledge of the group and bring back new ideas. I plan to be a very active
and informed member of this group and feel that I have the skills and desire to do what it
takes to be an excellent P1 Liason for Rockford.
Nadiyah Chaudhary
Why would you be effective in this position?
I would be effective in this position because I have a lot of experience in
leadership roles. During my undergrad career I was an active member of many clubs
including Pre-Pharmacy Club, Muslim Student Association, and Students for Justice in
Palestine. Not only was I an active member, but I also held leadership positions. I was
also a Volunteer Coordinator and House of Representatives Lead for the Pre-Pharmacy
Club. I was the cofounder of the Pre-Optometry club as well as the Vice President. I also
was a team leader for 2 years for Relay for Life at the Benedictine chapter as well a
participant for 4 years. In these positions I set up many events for the clubs. I helped
organize field trips, guest speakers, and volunteer opportunities for members. I also set
up a bake sale to help raise money for flood victims in Pakistan. Besides school I have
also worked since I was 16, and not just one job, but two.
This experience has helped me learn how to manage time and work with people,
and handle stressful situations. I am easy to talk to and love working with others, so I feel
that I am a strong candidate for this position.
Goals/ Plans for office
My goal for this position is to set up opportunities for Rockford students. I hope
to help ensure that students at our campus have the same opportunities that Chicago
students have, and feel they have the same experience. I also hope to help ICHP members
with tasks they need assistance with. Personally, I would like to get involved as well as meet people!
Dustin Cavida
Why would you be effective in this position?
I would be effective in this position because I have had experience being on an
executive board during my undergrad years. I was vice president of the Asian American
Students in Alliance. Another leadership experience I had was being the head mentor at
an afterschool science program where students would do small science experiments. Not
only would my experiences as a leader be effective for this position but I believe my
positive attitude, communication skills, and reliable nature would help me perform the
roles as P1 liaison.
Goals/ Plans for office
My goal is to connect members and nonmembers by keeping them informed of
future events. I hope to make connections that can help other members of ICHP build
their contact networks.
Executive Board
