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CEO for the Day

The APhA Foundation's CEO for the Day program supports rising pharmacy leaders who are committed to APhA, their state pharmacy association and their communities, and who desire exposure to leadership experiences. The day-long program brings the participant to APhA Headquarters in Washington, DC, to serve as "CEO for the Day" and interact with executive leadership in one-on-one meetings and group meetings that provide insights on association governance, legislative and advocacy activities, and other areas related to organizational leadership.

I had a wonderful time as CEO for the Day! I left the day full of even more inspiration and excitement for our profession. I gained new perspectives and insights through my legislator visits on Capitol Hill and my one-on-one meetings with APhA and APhA Foundation leaders. - Deanna Tran, 2022 CEO for the Day Recipient

Eligibility & How to Apply

Applicants should have:

  • Active APhA membership.

  • Completed their Doctor of Pharmacy degree at least five years prior to applying.

  • Demonstrated involvement in their state pharmacy association.

  • Demonstrated public service to their community.

  • Demonstrated interest in leadership.

The application is currently closed.

CEO for the Day Recipients

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2026 - Jeffrey Gonzales

Dr. Jeffrey M. Gonzales, PharmD, MS, BCPS, CDCES, is an accomplished clinical pharmacist, educator, researcher, and healthcare leader whose career has been dedicated to advancing patient care and elevating the profession of pharmacy. Currently serving as anv, he leads initiatives focused on medication adherence, value based care, heart failure management, and population health outcomes. Across nearly two decades of practice in community, hospital, ambulatory care, and transitions of care settings, Dr. Gonzales has developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to improving the patient experience.  A passionate advocate for the profession, Dr. Gonzales has demonstrated extensive leadership withi the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association, and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP). He has served in numerous elected and appointed roles, including Coordinator of APhA's Transitions of Care Special Interest Group, Chair of ACCP's Pulmonary Practice and Research Network, and Director at Large for the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association. His contributions have extended to national presentations, policy discussions, educational programming, and publications that highlight the value pharmacists bring to patient care and healthcare delivery.  In addition to his clinical and leadership accomplishments, Dr. Gonzales is deeply committed to professional development, mentorship, and scholarship. He served as faculty and preceptor for multiple colleges of pharmacy, has authored peer reviewed publications and national guidance documents, and regularly presents continuing education programs for healthcare professionals across the country. His dedication to advancing the profession is further reflected through service on editorial boards, research review panels, and national expert committees.

“I am deeply honored to be selected as the 2026 CEO for the Day by the American Pharmacists Association. I am grateful for this unique opportunity to learn from pharmacy leaders, contribute to the profession's future, and represent my colleagues who are committed to advancing patient care.”

About the Boyle-Love Rising Leaders Fund

"Not everyone has the opportunity to complete a residency or fellowship, but as they progress in their careers and develop their leadership and advocacy in their states and communities, they may be looking for expanded connections and experiences. ...We hope others will join us to support this and other programs which advance our Rising Leaders."

- Cynthia Boyle and Ray Love

The Boyle-Love Rising Leaders Fund was established in 2022 by Cynthia J. Boyle and Raymond C. Love to support the APhA Foundation's CEO for the Day experience.

​Cynthia Boyle, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FASCP is a professor emeritus in the Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

Raymond Love, PharmD, BCPP, FASHP is a professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and holds a secondary appointment as a professor at the Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine. He also serves as Director of the School of Pharmacy’s Mental Health Program and Vice Chair, Collaborative Initiatives, Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research.

Past Recipients

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