Board of Directors positions elected, Bylaw update passed

As our organization prepares to begin a new leadership chapter, we are delighted to announce the results of the 2025 TSHP Ballot. This year’s election sought your guidance on items of vital importance to our community’s future and industry relevance.

Resolution for Technician Voting Rights

A significant accomplishment in recent years has been the adoption of our new name: Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacy. One of the driving forces behind the suggestion and approval of this change is the recognition of our community's diversity. Our community comprises more than just pharmacists; now, our name reflects that sentiment.

Bylaws Proposals

We are thrilled to announce the successful adoption of the proposed bylaw amendment presented to our esteemed members. As a result of this vote, Technician members are now eligible voters of TSHP. This will allow technicians a voice on officers, bylaws, and more.

President-Elect Designee

Sondra Davis, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, CPPS is the Director of Pharmacy and co-Ethics & Compliance Officer at Medical City Arlington. Sondra began her pharmacy career as a technician in 2000 and graduated from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy in 2006. She received her MBA in Health Services Management from UNT College of Business and is Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS). She is also a Certified Professional in Patient Safety. Sondra has been a dedicated member of TSHP and has previously served in a number of leadership positions within the organization.

Secretary-Elect

Ardath K. Plauche, PharmD, RN, BCPS, BCIDP, FTSHP is the System Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacist at Memorial Hermann Health System. She received her PharmD from the University of Oklahoma and completed PGY1 in Pharmacy Practice and PGY2 in Infectious Diseases at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Prior to a career in pharmacy, Dr. Plauche received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University and maintains active nursing licensure in Louisiana and Oklahoma. She is past President of the Gulf Coast Society of Health-System Pharmacists (2019 – 2020) and currently serves on the Houston Health Department Antimicrobial Stewardship Executive Committee, Vizient Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, and Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee. Service within TSHP include PAC Board Chair (2024-2025), Annual Seminar Committee member (2023-2024), Online Education Committee Chair (2022-2023), Antimicrobial Stewardship Taskforce Co-chair (2021-2022), and Strategic Planning Taskforce Chair (2021).