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MembershipBoard of Directors ElectionAt Large 2

Director At Large Candidates

Jennifer Slaughter

Jennifer Slaughter, PhD, PharmD, BCACP is a Pharmacy Manager with SSM Health – Ambulatory Care Services in the Wisconsin Region, where she leads a team of pharmacists practicing at the top of their license across diverse care settings. Her professional background spans community pharmacy—as a technician and intern—long term care, and ambulatory care, providing a broad, practical perspective across the pharmacy profession. She served as a preceptor for pharmacy students, continues to precept residents, and is committed to advancing team based, sustainable pharmacy practice models.
Dr. Slaughter has been actively involved with the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin Ambulatory Care Advisory Committee (ACAC) from September 2021 through August 2025. Her PSW involvement includes the Pharmacy Workforce Summit, the Decker Temple Leadership Pharmacy Conference, and ACAC student networking sessions. She is a charter member of the Provider Status Implementation Task Force, led the ACAC Provider Spotlight podcast series during her tenure on ACAC, and initiated quarterly virtual Ambulatory Care Member Meet Up sessions to strengthen engagement.

Statement of Purpose
I am seeking election as Director At Large to help move pharmacy forward in ways that are practical, sustainable, and responsive to Wisconsin’s evolving healthcare environment. Having practiced across community pharmacy, long term care, managed care, and ambulatory care, I understand the range of challenges faced by both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, as well as the need for solutions that work across settings—not just in theory, but in practice.
I am particularly passionate about breaking through the practice ceiling for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Fully utilizing the skills of the pharmacy workforce is essential not only for professional fulfillment, but also for improving patient access, reducing burnout, and strengthening care teams. Workforce sustainability must remain a priority, and that includes thoughtful conversations about scope of practice, training, and innovative care models.
I also believe pharmacy must proactively engage with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, in ways that support clinical decision making, operational efficiency, and high value patient care. When implemented thoughtfully, technology can enhance—rather than replace—professional judgment.
If elected, I would bring a balanced, real world perspective, with a clear focus on practical impact and long term sustainability for Wisconsin pharmacy.

Maria Wopat

Maria Wopat, a Wisconsin native, graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy in 2010. She completed PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency at the Madison VA, concentrating on geriatrics and administration. She began her career as coordinator of the Tobacco Treatment Clinic, also supporting the diabetes clinic and conducting formulary reviews before transitioning to primary care. For nearly a decade, she served as the clinical pharmacist practitioner for three primary care teams. In 2016, Maria became PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director for two programs, a role that continues to be a highlight of her career. In 2022, she moved into her current role as Medication Use Strategy Supervisor, overseeing procurement and formulary teams while fostering strong partnerships with clinicians and service leaders and championing responsible stewardship of rising drug costs. Because of her contributions to PSW, she was honored with Fellowship recognition in 2025.

Statement of Purpose
I have been an engaged member of PSW since pharmacy school in areas that reflect my passion for geriatrics, ambulatory care, and change management. I served on the Senior & Long-Term Care Board for six years as At-Large Director, Chair-Elect, Chair, and Past Chair, then co-founded and co-chaired the Ambulatory Care Advisory Committee (ACAC) for eight years. During my time with ACAC, I helped develop an ambulatory care podcast, hosted networking sessions at PSW conferences, created member spotlights for Wisconsin ambulatory care pharmacists, and advanced efforts toward provider status in Wisconsin. Recognizing the need for a venue for residents to present their research, I became a founding member of the Wisconsin Pharmacy Residency Conference Committee, giving hundreds of residents a platform to share their findings and advance pharmacy practice. I was also an inaugural member of the Committee on Appointments, supporting streamlined appointments, diversity, and leadership succession. In an era of rising drug costs and limited transparency that ultimately hurt our health systems and patients, my experience, collaboration, and drive to innovate make me exceptionally well-suited to serve on the PSW Board of Directors and empower our pharmacists to champion communication, transparency, and better health for patients across Wisconsin.