Kezra Gerbrandt
University of Manitoba, Class of 2025
Pronouns: she/her/elle
Education (Prior to pharmacy school): Bachelor of Science at the University of Manitoba
3 adjectives to describe yourself: social, creative, and sleepy
Why did you join CAPSI?
I made such amazing friends on the council that I had to join for another year. I also will jump on any excuse to use Canva.
If you were to name something living in your possession (eg. baby, pet, etc) after a drug what would you choose?
BARKiturates or Misoprostol (Missy for short) for a dog.
capsil@capsi.ca
Duties for CAPSIL Editor
- Coordinate and prepare the Association’s CAPSI General Council Senior newsletter: the CAPSIL / JACEIP (“Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns Letter” or “Le Journal de l’Association Canadienne des Étudiants et des Internes en Pharmacie”).
- Responsible for having access to a computer able to install the layout program required for editing of the CAPSIL.
- Responsible for the collection of articles.
- Responsible for layout and distribution of three (3) CAPSIL / JACEIP editions? yearly to all ten pharmacy schools in Canada and entitled sponsors in a timeline as such:
- CAPSIL Fall to be distributed between the dates of September 1st and November 15th.
- CAPSIL Winter to be distributed between the dates of November 15th and February 15th.
- CAPSIL Spring to be distributed between the dates of February 15th and April 30th.
- Responsible for enforcing and communicating deadlines to ensure timely distribution.
- Actively participate in the CAPSI Website Committee (Section 7.2).
- Actively participate in the CAPSI Ethics Committee (Section 7.7).
- Actively participate in the CAPSI Membership Committee (Section 7.4).
- Collaborate with the VP Communications to ensure that the appropriate benefits are allocated to the CAPSI Club members, Corporate Partners, and Companies that have purchased advertising space.
- Manage liaisons with Pharmacy Practice regarding the Commitment to Care Award.
- Manage an appropriate CAPSIL budget with regard to production, translation, layout, etc.
- Participate as an active member of the National Council, offering feedback and input on any issues and discussions that arise.
- Act as chair of the CAPSI Translation Committee (Section 7.10).
- Submit articles of national student interest and an update of activities to the CAPSIL.
- Attend meetings and prepare and distribute reports at two Meetings: PDW the TC prior to the CPhA Conference. Reports may be made throughout the year to inform the National Council as needed.
- Use the checklist approach to keep track of tasks that have been completed, are in progress, and have been completed.
Valuable Skills & Traits
- Computer skills
- Experience in editing, setup or layout of publications
- Able to enforce deadlines
- Ability to recognize current pharmacy issues in order to plan each edition of the CAPSIL