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September 17, 2025 | St. Clement's Castle | Portland, CT

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A Pharmacy Party 150 Years in the Making

Keynote Speakers

Tracy Marra, PharmD
State Representative, 141st District

Randy McDonough, PharmD
170th President, APhA

State Representative Tracy Marra was first elected to serve the 141st District in 2022 and has continued to serve the people of Norwalk and Darien with distinction ever since. She serves as Ranking Member to the Energy and Technology Committee and also serves on the Public Health Committee and Transportation Committee. Rep. Marra is a trained pharmacist and received her PharmD from Butler University.
Randy McDonough is the 170th president of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and Co-owner/CEO of Towncrest, Solon Towncrest, Towncrest LTC, Towncrest Wellness Apothecary, Bennett Pharmacy, and Cornerstone Apothecary Pharmacies. He is also co-founder/co-owner of Innovative Pharmacy Solutions and Professor of Pharmacy Management and Innovation at Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy.

The Connecticut Pharmacists Association  proudly celebrates its 150th Anniversary with a landmark event honoring a century and a half of pharmacy leadership, innovation, and service.


Taking place on September 17, 2025, at the historic St. Clements Castle in Portland, CT, this elegant celebration brings together pharmacists, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and supporters from across the state. 


The day will feature continuing education programming, networking opportunities, and a formal evening gala with dinner and entertainment. Sponsors will enjoy unique recognition opportunities tied to CPA’s legacy and its vision for the future of pharmacy in Connecticut. Commemorative elements, historic tributes, and a focus on emerging practice models will highlight the event. 


This sesquicentennial celebration offers a meaningful platform to honor the profession’s past, elevate today’s practitioners, and invest in the next generation of pharmacy leaders. 


Join us in celebrating 150 years of advancing pharmacy and shaping the future of healthcare.

Day CE Program

9:00am-4:00pm

Explore. Learn. Advance.
The CPA 150th Anniversary Daytime CE Program offers a powerful mix of history, innovation, and forward-thinking pharmacy practice. Earn up to 5 CE credits through sessions covering clinical topics, pharmacy law, and emerging trends like AI and practice transformation—all led by respected experts and leaders in the field. It’s an inspiring day of professional development set against the backdrop of a once-in-a-century celebration.

Preliminary Agenda

9:00 Opening Remarks and CE Kickoff

9:05 The Pharmacist's ABCs: The Role and Impact of PBMs and BOPx on Pharmacists in 2025 and Beyond
Dae Lee, JD, PharmD & Lucas Morgan, JD, PharmD
Buchanan Ingersoll

10:15 mAbs Unleashed: What’s Next for Pharmacists in the Age of Precision Medicine
Patrick Roberts, PharmD, BCPS
Manager, Formulary Operations & Strategy
Yale Health

11:20 Keynote Address: Rep Tracy Marra
Tracy Marra serves as State Representative for the CT 141st District, Norwalk and Darien. She is Ranking Member to the Energy and Technology Committee and serves on the Public Health Committee and Transportation Committee. As the only trained pharmacist currently sitting in the Connecticut legislature, Rep. Marra also sits on the Public Health Committee.l

12:00 Lunch and Exhibits

1:00 Future of Pharmacy in an AI-Powered World
Sean Jeffery, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, AGSF
Director Of Pharmacy, Hartford HealthCare Integrated Care Partners;
Professor of Pharmacy Practices, UConn School of Pharmacy;
President-Elect, CPA; Treasurer, APhA

2:15 Rookie of the Year: Leveraging Trainee and Staff Development for Practice Transformation
Gillian Kuszewski, PharmD, BCPS, FCPA
University Director of Pharmacy Residency Programs at UConn Health; Past President of CPA

3:15 Honoring the Legacy, Inspiring the Future: Insights from CPA’s Former Leadership on Building a Stronger Pharmacy Future
Panelists: Marghie Giuliano, Richard Carbray, Dan Leone
Moderator: Philip Hritcko

4:00 Day session closes; cocktails overlooking the Connecticut River; exhibits and networking

Evening Gala Celebration

4:30pm-9:00pm

Celebrate in Style
The CPA 150th Anniversary Evening Gala is the highlight of the celebration—an elegant night of connection, recognition, and reflection. Enjoy a cocktail hour, formal dinner, and awards program honoring pharmacy leaders past and present, all in the stunning setting of St. Clements Castle. Raise a glass to 150 years of progress—and the exciting future ahead.

Preliminary Agenda

4:00pm Cocktails overlooking the Connecticut River

5:30pm Dinner is served

6:00pm Celebration Program
> Keynote Address: Randy McDonough, President, APhA
> Historical Review
> Awards Ceremony
> Board Installation
> Entertainment

“The objects of this association shall be to secure cooperation and concert of action in the advancement and diffusion of a knowledge of Pharmacy and its collateral branches of science, and to promote the elevation of the professional character of, and facilitate an open and fraternal intercourse between, it’s members.”

Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association Bylaws, 1876