Board of Directors
The Board of Directors consists of elected members of the Association who are focused on advancing the practice of compounding pharmacy and advocating on behalf of its members.
Executive Director
OPEN Position
President
OPEN Position
Neda Debassige Toeg
Board Member
Neda Debassagie Toeg has over 25 years of training and experience and has previously practiced in Yellowknife and Ottawa.
She is now utilizes her knowledge and skills towards improving the health and overall wellness of the people of Manitoulin Island and surrounding areas along with her neighbours and family in M’Chigeeng.
In addition to her experience with conventional pharmaceuticals and compounding, she has a true passion for herbal, traditional, and new age medicines.
Claudia Johnston
Board Member
A graduate of the University of Alberta in 1990, with over 30 years of pharmacy experience. Her early experience in corporate pharmacy began as a pharmacist and pharmacist manager for Safeway Canada, then as District Manager of Alberta and Regional Manager in Western Canada for Walmart. Her exposure to the world of independence began when working with franchisees for Target Canada and then as GM for Dispensaries Ltd in 2016. That is when the intriguing area of compounding opened her eyes to what is possible within pharmacy practice and how much the increased knowledge, scope and skill can benefit patients who otherwise might feel stuck
Her record of success throughout her career is attributed to her ability to foster an environment of continued innovation and deliver exceptional value to both external and internal stakeholders. We recognize the diversity of peers, direct reports, and independent business owners, identify each individual’s unique and specific talents, and build and support a solid team that is best suited to drive our success and the growth of the business.
She firmly believes that the compounding pharmacy has the potential to be a collaborative and inclusive business among compounding pharmacies. By supporting each other and creating awareness, compounders can elevate this fascinating niche of our profession without undercutting or sacrificing quality in Canada.
Rethis (Rex) Idicheria
Board Member
Rethish has graduated from The TamilNadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, India and has over 20 years of Pharmacy experience both academically and clinically.
His first few years of experience was at the Kuwait University as a Scientific Research Assistant at the Pharmacology and Toxicology department. Further to that, he had immigrated to Canada, where he became a licensed pharmacist and found interest in the Compounding business.
He has taken specialized training in non-sterile compounding from various reputable organizations across North America and always keeps updating from time to time. Currently, he owns and operates the Compounding Pharmacy in Embrun.
He has volunteered in many organizations from basketball to Cadets.
He is currently the Two Year Director of the Russell Lions Club.
Rob Heaton
Board Member
Bio coming soon
Mike Khalil
Board Member
Bio coming soon
Vina Malak
Board Member
Bio coming soon