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**Christina Martin**Director of Membership Forums  
 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists  
 Bethesda, Maryland

Almost three years ago, Christina Martin made the leap from practicing pharmacy in an ambulatory infusion center to serving student and new graduate members at a pharmacy membership association. “It felt a lot like starting all over again,” she says. “But getting involved allowed me to quickly build up my network.” A look at how she wound up in the association world:

“There are only so many hours in a day, so you need to decide if you want to be an expert in one area or a skilled artisan in many areas.”

**2005 **–** 2010** Pharmacy Intern at Lancaster General Health

**2012 **–** 2014** Pharmacy Sterile Products Manager at Reading Health System

**2014 **–** 2015** Pharmacy Supervisor at Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute

**2015 **–**Present** Director of Membership Forums at American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

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