Carlynn has worked in pharmacy since 2011, gaining experience across hospital, retail, and long-term care settings. She has been an active volunteer with the PTSA since 2020, serving on the awards committee and the board of directors as Secretary, Awards Chairperson, and President. In her career with Alberta Health Services, Carlynn has held several roles, including South Zone Quality Assurance Lead, Technical Practice Leader, and her current position as Operations Manager. Passionate about fostering leadership, teamwork, and a culture of excellence, Carlynn is dedicated to advancing the pharmacy profession in Alberta.
Nicole graduated from Red Deer College as a pharmacy technician in 2006. She completed the bridging program and has been a fully regulated technician since 2013. Nicole spent several years working in a retail compounding pharmacy before moving to hospital practice. She is always looking for new opportunities and challenges to learn and grow her practice as a pharmacy technician. She hopes to be able to encourage others to do so as well as a member of the PTSA board.
Diane is currently a team member of the Pharmacy Connect Project within Alberta Health Services (AHS). Her past work experience consisted of roles in pharmacy that included management, administration, research and front line work. Volunteer work has spanned roles in the national organization, Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians (CAPT), in an international community of practice that creates opportunities to raise awareness of current and developing roles for pharmacy technicians across the world (Pharmacy Technicians International) and previously for PTSA. Diane is looking forward to continuing her work with the PTSA team.
Meghan has been a pharmacy technician with Alberta Health Services for 22 years. She has experience in specialty practice areas including informatics, inventory management and purchasing and equipment coordination. She has volunteered with conference planning and more recently with the advocacy and audit committees.
Sharon has been a pharmacy technician for many years, working in the hospital setting her whole career. The changes she has seen and experienced in the profession are what keep her motivated and growing in the profession. She has always worked to improve workplaces and helped to grow technicians in their careers. After many years as a front-line technician, Sharon is now an Operations Manager in the Calgary zone. Volunteering is something Sharon is passionate about and has many different volunteer interests. When Sharon is not working, she can be found golfing (poorly), hiking, snowshoeing, or traveling.
Loren Voice has 25+ years’ experience in various pharmacy settings in Alberta. Her pharmacy passions are hospital pharmacy practice, sterile compounding, and teaching. Her current role is Clinical Lab Instructor at Bow Valley College in the Pharmacy Technician program. Expanding her knowledge in hopes of contributing to a better healthcare system, Loren graduated with her Masters of Public Health degree in 2019. Her desire is to inspire others to reach their “ah ha” moments, to act with integrity and communicate with empathy and compassion.
CJ has worked in both BC and Alberta and has experience in many types of pharmacy practice settings including community, hospice, long term care, hospital, and corrections. She has experience in front line, project, and leadership roles. CJ is dedicated to fostering a just and learning culture and is passionate about people. She is committed to continuous learning, curiosity, and contributing to a community of practice where we strive for excellence through shared knowledge, collaboration, and patient centred care. She has previously volunteered with the PTSA advocacy committee and is currently a learning review panelist with CCCEP.
Allie got her start in pharmacy in 2008, working as a pharmacy assistant until becoming regulated in 2017. She has worked in both community and hospital pharmacies and continues to do so now. She has been involved with PTSA in a variety of volunteer capacities; from promotions committee to conference committee. The thing she enjoyed most from volunteering with PTSA was the opportunity to find unique and exciting educational opportunities for technicians. She hopes to continue that and contribute to the growth and advancement of the technician profession as a member of the board.
Carla has over 20 years of experience including retail, long term care, hospital, corrections, and oncology pharmacy. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Healthcare Administration. Carla is passionate about pharmacy practice and promoting best practice.
Sari graduated from SAIT’s Pharmacy Assistant Program in 2008 and soon after began her transition into becoming a regulated pharmacy technician through the bridging program at Red Deer College. She is currently employed casually by a community pharmacy that she has practiced at for the last 15 years, as well as holds a full-time pharmacy technician position at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre. She was hired on to AHS eight years ago as part of a pilot project studying technicians in the ER and Acute Care units doing BPMH’s. While her current role is in dispensing, she has a passion for technician led BPMH and MedRec activities and the furthering of our scope of practice. She has enjoyed building and fostering professional relationships with both patients and colleagues in her hometown of Cold Lake. By volunteering her time at PTSA, she hopes to contribute to both the education and recognition of her dedicated peers. In her free time, you can find her with her family, coaching her kids' soccer teams, on her peloton bike or with her nose in a good book.
Ashley began her pharmacy career upon graduating from Winnipeg Technical College in 2008. She works in both community and institutional pharmacy. Recently licensed in Alberta, she is a dedicated advocate for the pharmacy technician profession. Ashley is committed to providing a high level of patient care and ensuring that technicians are able to practice to their full scope. She brings a diverse skill set, including experience in business analytics and project management, and approaches challenges with a strategic and solutions-oriented mindset. Ashley is committed to ongoing professional development and actively contributes to the advancement and innovation within the pharmacy industry. She has previously volunteered with the Pharmacy Technician Society of Alberta (PTSA) on the Audit Committee and values collaborating with peers to advocate for the professional growth and recognition of pharmacy technicians. In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, whether it's exploring local markets, visiting libraries, swimming or attending live band performances.
Kassidy graduated from Red Deer College’s Pharmacy Technician program in 2022. She is registered in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. After graduation Kassidy was hired at Wetaskiwin Health Centre to help with their Connect Care launch projects in November of 2022 and their hub site Connect Care launch in May of 2023. She has worked in both rural and urban hospital sites. Kassidy is currently employed with Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health sites in the Central Zone North and North Zone. She has a passion for patient safety and commitment to continuous learning. She recently volunteered with PTSA on the nominations committee. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her dog, spending time on the farm and coaching swim club.
AdministratorTeresa HennesseyWith many years of board experience, including two terms as President, Teresa has continued to help support pharmacy technicians and the Society in her role as PTSA Administrator. Since receiving her pharmacy technician diploma in 1998, Teresa has practiced in front-line and leadership roles in both community and hospital pharmacies and was the first registered pharmacy technician in Alberta. She is currently employed with Alberta Health Services as Senior Advisor, Equipment Strategy & Coordination. In addition to her “day job”, Teresa has extensive experience with other pharmacy organizations and was one of the first pharmacy technician observers appointed to the Alberta College of Pharmacy’s council. She has been extensively involved in the development of the practice framework for Pharmacy Technicians and is pleased to continue that work with PTSA.
