Elizabeth VanWert

Secretary

Michigan Medicine Health

I am excited to express my interest in serving as the treasurer/secretary for AEMP’s Executive Committee. I am passionate about advancing EM pharmacy practice, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, and supporting the continued growth of both AEMP and SAEM. I believe my organizational skills and financial stewardship can effectively support the committee’s goals.

I bring over 10 years of ED pharmacy clinical and operational experience at Michigan Medicine Health. My work includes establishing an ED pharmacy residency, serving as residency program director for six years, and leading initiatives to improve patient care and pharmacy services. My involvement with AEMP and SAEM experience includes serving on the AEMP Executive Committee, SAEM ED Administrative and Operations Committee, the Career Development Committee, and recently as charge lead for the 2026 SAEM Innovations Session.

As Treasurer, I aim to ensure timely, accurate management of financial transactions, particularly as our organization’s structure and revenue streams evolve with growing membership. I will work collaboratively to align financial practices with the missions of SAEM and AEMP, and support activities that elevate EM pharmacy practice. As secretary, I will leverage this experience to maintain detailed, transparent records of meetings, membership, and key decisions, ensuring continuity and communication across committees. Overall, I hope to help strengthen AEMP and SAEM’s infrastructure, enhance transparency, and promote sustainable growth in support of our members and the organization’s shared mission.

Allison L. Cowett, PharmD, BCEMP

Member-at-Large

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

It is with great enthusiasm that I announce my candidacy for Member-at-Large on Academic Emergency Medicine Pharmacist’s (AEMP) executive committee. My journey with AEMP has been invaluable and I aspire to empower others to achieve their goals and become strong leaders in our field. I have an excellent educational foundation, having completed my pharmacy school training at the University of Maryland, and my PGY1 and Emergency Medicine (EM) PGY2 residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH). Currently, I work as an EM clinical pharmacist at NMH where I also serve as the PGY2 residency coordinator and manage the EM APPE rotation.

As the inaugural chair of AEMP’s Education Committee and staying on to serve a second term, I have demonstrated my commitment to leadership and advancement of our academy. My contributions to the organization include developing a strategic plan for Continuing Pharmacist Education (CPE) credits that secured $10,000 for our academy. Additionally, I initiated a webinar series (7 completed to date), collaborated with another professional organization for a journal club debate, and organized the resident research presentations at this past year's annual meeting. My involvement extends to serving on SAEM’s membership committee and various interest groups as well.

As I run for office, I am driven by the mission and vision of AEMP and aim to continue advocating for our profession. If elected, I hope to expand membership, advance EM pharmacy education and policy, and foster further collaboration amongst the other SAEM academies and interest groups to reflect the multidisciplinary environment we operate in on a daily basis. Given my interest in all of the committees within AEMP, I believe the member-at-large position is an excellent opportunity for me to play a role in them all and give back to an organization that has greatly advanced my career.

Tara Flack, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM

Member-at-Large

IU Health Methodist Hospital

I am an emergency medicine (EM) pharmacist and currently serve as the emergency department quality director at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. I received my PharmD from Purdue University in 2010, followed by a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and a PGY2 Critical Care Residency at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Since the establishment of AEMP in 2023, I have had the privilege of serving as chair of the AEMP Membership Committee. In this role, I led the development of a comprehensive new member welcome packet, established guidelines and processes for the AEMP Annual Awards and travel scholarships, and organized multiple networking events for AEMP members during the SAEM Annual Meeting. Additionally, I am an active member of the SAEM Membership Committee, where I advocate for the representation of pharmacists within the organization.

I am seeking a position on the AEMP Executive Committee to further advance the engagement and professional development of our members, foster meaningful collaboration, and ensure the continued growth and recognition of pharmacists within SAEM. My goal is to build on our successes and help shape a vibrant, inclusive community that supports the evolving needs of our profession.

Iram Nasreen

Member-at-Large

Yale New Haven Hospital

My name is Iram Nasreen, and I am an emergency medicine/critical care pharmacist at Yale New Haven Hospital. I earned my PharmD from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and completed both my PGY1 and PGY2 in emergency medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

During my PGY2 year, I served as the resident representative for the AEMP Career Development Committee and actively participated in AEMP-sponsored events, including competing as a live contestant for RxJeopardy and presenting a resident pearl for the Ignite! Competition at the 2025 SAEM/AEMP Meeting, where I was one of the winners. I also collaborated with AEMP as coordinator for the ACCP EMED PRN Journal Clubs, helping launch the inaugural journal club debate series, now held quarterly. Additionally, I authored two articles for the SAEM Pulse Newsletter, including “Emergency Medicine Pharmacists: Key Contributors to Patient Care on the ED Frontlines,” highlighting our impact and ways to support our profession. In 2026, I will co-author a toxicology newsletter for AEMP.

I am running for Member-at-Large because I am passionate about advancing emergency medicine pharmacy and advocating for our profession. As an early career pharmacist, I hope to bring a fresh perspective to the Executive Committee, representing the voices of students, residents, and new practitioners. In this role, I aim to engage colleagues across all stages of practice and support initiatives that foster mentorship, professional growth, and active member involvement. I am grateful for the opportunities I have had to serve AEMP and would be honored to contribute to the Academy’s continued growth, visibility, and impact.

Luke A. Neff, PharmD

Member-at-Large

University Health - San Antonio, TX

My career as an emergency medicine (EM) clinical pharmacist has been shaped by the fast-paced, team-driven environment of the emergency department, where pharmacists play a vital role in improving patient outcomes, team member education - providers, nurses, learners from all disciplines, and driving innovation in the provision patient care. I believe strongly in the power of our collective pharmacist voice to elevate the visibility, recognition, and impact of collaborative emergency medicine practice.

Throughout my involvement with AEMP and SAEM, I have seen firsthand how these organizations support its members—through mentorship, education, advocacy, and shared professional identity. I have been fortunate to have been able to contribute to the AEMP programming committee for the past two and half years as well as highlighting the role of the EM pharmacist in SAEM Pulse. I am committed to expanding those opportunities, particularly for early-career practitioners and trainees stepping into this specialty.

I am passionate about building strong professional connections, supporting sustainable EM pharmacy service models, and promoting the advancement of clinical practice grounded in evidence, systems awareness, and interprofessional respect.

If elected, I will work to ensure our academy continues to reflect the needs and realities of frontline emergency pharmacists. I aim to strengthen our community by amplifying member perspectives, supporting professional development initiatives, and contributing to shared resources that enhance practice nationwide. I am dedicated to advocating for the recognition of the unique expertise EM pharmacists bring to patient care and for expanding the impact of our specialty across health systems.

Anne Zepeski, PharmD

Member-at-Large

University of Iowa

I am an emergency medicine (EM) clinical pharmacist at the University of Iowa Health Care and a clinical assistant professor at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy and Carver College of Medicine. I completed my Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Iowa, followed by PGY-1 and PGY-2 emergency medicine pharmacy residencies at UI Health Care and an NIH StrokeNet Research Fellowship. I am board-certified in emergency medicine pharmacy, and my academic work focuses on optimizing acute care pharmacotherapy, sepsis care, and neurological emergencies within large multicenter research efforts.

I am passionate about teaching and mentoring, coordinating EM pharmacy training programs, and helping prepare the next generation of clinicians. I have been an active member of SAEM and AEMP, serving on the Program Committee to support education, scientific programming, and the growing needs of our membership.

As Member-at-Large, I hope to:

1. Engage and mentor student pharmacists interested in emergency medicine by creating meaningful connections and early exposure to academic and clinical opportunities within AEMP.
   
2. Strengthen collaborative research and career development pathways for early-stage clinician-scholars through mentorship, resource sharing, and interdisciplinary partnerships that advance emergency medicine scholarship.
   
3. Foster an inclusive and engaging professional culture that supports members at every career stage, and sustains a strong, connected AEMP community.

It would be a privilege to represent our membership and continue advancing the Academy of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists.