The National Hispanic Pharmacists Association is an inclusive organization of Pharmacy Students committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the Hispanic and minority communities of Southern Arizona.

Our Purpose

  • To define the role of the pharmacist—as a trusted, competent health care professional, and a culturally-sensitive community role model—in health care settings of highest need
  • To promote the skills, knowledge, and leadership ability of the minority health care student

Our Values

  • A warm willingness to bridge cultural divides
  • Impassioned belief in giving back to all from which we came, while laying the groundwork for all who hope to follow

Our Mission

  • Focused initiatives facilitating and fostering genuine connection among students, patients, and health care workers of all backgrounds

Collaboration 

  • Professional organizations we aim to partner with to achieve our mission
    • SEAHEC
    • University of Arizona Office of Diversity and Inclusion
    • Arizona Department of Health Services
    • Casa Alitas

2025-2026 Officers

President: Evelyn Montes 
President-Elect: Kareli Vazquez
Vice President: Matthew De La Ossa
Treasurer: open
Secretary: Chandrane Green
Historian: Anna Pineda
Committee Chair (Phoenix): Lillian Medrano

National Organization

National Hispanic Pharmacists Association

Faculty Advisor

Alejandro Vazquez, PharmD