Southwest AMCP
Mission
The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Southwest Affiliate (AMCP Southwest) will provide:
- An organized approach to providing services to all managed care pharmacists and professionals in our covered states
- Opportunities for education, networking and advocacy for managed care pharmacists and professionals in our covered states
- Avenues in which strategic projects important to its members can be considered; and services and programs at a local level.
States that are included in AMCP Southwest include Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Leadership
President: Tara McKinley, PharmD
President-Elect: Joshua Dominguez, PharmD
Secretary: David Mendoza, MS
Treasurer: Mark Gies, MBA
Immediate Past President: Angelica (Angie) Asadi, PharmD
Advocacy Committee: Stephanie Roberts, MS; Vincent Xanthos, MS
Education Committee: Vidya Desai, MBA, PharmD; Dana McCormick, RPh
Membership Committee: Gina Heinen, BS; Emily Ragland, PharmD
Member Dues
There are no additional charges to be an AMCP Southwest member; however, you must be a current AMCP member for affiliate membership.
Events & Activities
AMCP Southwest Live Affiliate Meeting at AMCP Nexus 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
1:30-2:30 pm ET
Room Maryland B, Gaylord Convention Center
AMCP Southwest Pharmacy Summit
Thursday, November 13, 2025
1:00-6:00 pm MST
This exciting new program will bring together managed care pharmacy professionals for thought-provoking discussions, networking, and fresh insights into the issues shaping our field. Stay tuned for the full agenda and registration details coming soon—you won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with peers across the region.
Culinary Dropout
149 S Farmer Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Save the Date: AMCP Southwest Annual Day of Education
Friday, January 30, 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Social Event: Thursday, January 29, 2026.
More information to come.
Virtual CE Opportunity
Catch our AMCP Southwest speaker extraordinaire, Dana McCormick, in the podcast, Understanding Type 2 Inflammation, Atopic Dermatitis, via Impact Education, LLC.
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HBCU Travel Award
Launched in 2023, HBCU Travel Awards supports students pursuing a PharmD at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The HBCU Travel Award provides grants to defray travel expenses to AMCP national meetings, enabling future pharmacists to connect with industry leaders, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and gain valuable insights into managed care pharmacy. Applications are open now for those able to attend AMCP Nexus, October 27-30, 2025 in National Harbor MD.
Cathy A. Carroll Scholarship
This Scholarship was funded by AMCP Foundation’s Cathy A. Carroll Memorial Fund, honoring the legacy of Cathy Carroll, PhD, MBA, BS Pharm an esteemed AMCP Past President, pharmacist, and economist who was a trailblazer in outcomes research and strategic business development. The scholarship recipients align with Dr. Carroll's values and passion for the industry.
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Monthly Meetings
The Southwest Affiliate holds a monthly meeting (video call) to discuss current and future affiliate and national events, AMCP membership updates, and volunteer opportunities. This meeting will occur on the second Thursday of every month at 3:30pm CT. Meeting time and day are subject to change in consideration of holidays and AMCP Southwest Board availability.
As a reminder, the only requirement to join this call is to have active national AMCP membership.
If you wish to be added to the invite, please email us at @email.
Contact
For more information, contact us at @email.
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Founders-Charter Members
Michael Arizpe, Robert Atkins, Don Bishop, Fred Brinkley, Kim Caldwell, John Chaddick, Tracy Copeland, Paul Godley, Phyllis Graham, Dana McCormick, Audrey Rattan, Monica Reed, Cathy Salinas, Deb Curry, James Stryker, Chelsea Thomas, Tom Tran, Linda Tarkowski and Sherry Yaft.
