How I Got Here: Christina Martin

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