College of Pharmacy

Five females in front of a green College of Pharmacy board.  LIPA Executive Board 2026

Welcome to the ULM Chapter of NCPA-LIPA

We are a student branch of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and the Louisiana Independent Pharmacies Association (LIPA).

The goals of our student chapter are

• Develop the framework that will help guide the ULM chapter in the future

• Increase charter membership and participation

• Increase community service activities and also team up with other organizations in service projects

• Provide leadership opportunities

• Educate and provide speakers to educate members on the opportunities in independent pharmacy

• Educate and provide direction on advocating for independent pharmacy

Mission Statement

NCPA's mission is to encourage, foster and recognize an interest in community pharmacy ownership and entrepreneurship among the future leaders of the profession.

Officers

Samaria Spears, President

Lydia Catille, President Elect

Kaitlyn Apperley, Secretary

Morgan LeBlanc, Treasurer

Cayla Oliver, Fundraising Chair

Dr. Ashley Barbo, Advisor