Phi Lambda Sigma Elections
Interested about taking a more active role in PLS Leadership? Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming PLS elections. Applications will be available here once the process opens! See the links below for more information about various positions within PLS.
PLS Committee Chairperson 2026-2027 Application
Phi Lambda Sigma is looking for highly interested candidates to lead our committees in tangible ways that will advance the work of the committees, the organization, and our profession. The Society has a wonderful think tank of persons with great ideas for our Society and our profession. In addition to the continued development of innovative ideas, we are looking for persons of action to help turn these ideas into reality. In an effort to allow our members more opportunities to serve on the international level, we are recruiting Committee Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons for the 2026-2027 year.
Expectations and Responsibilities
- – Participate in monthly BoD meetings (as well as leading monthly Committee meetings, according to position)
- – Remain in close email communication with PLS staff and the rest of the BoD (i.e., emails checked daily)
Committee Leaders are not eligible to receive Awards that are funded and chosen by PLS Awards Committee, due to an unavoidable conflict of interest.
The Awards Committee is primarily responsible for evaluating award nominations and providing recommendations for award recipients to the Board of Directors. Additionally, this committee is responsible for tracking and reporting awards trends, evaluating criteria and workflow for determination of awards, and implementing improvements to the awards submission and selection process.
Bylaws Committee:
The Chapter Development Committee (CDC) is dedicated to strengthening the collegiate chapters of Phi Lambda Sigma. The committee seeks to support chapters and advisors in creating a consistent, unifying experience for all members. Additionally, this committee provides individualized development support for chapters and advisors upon request.
Member Engagement Committee:
The Member Engagement Committee serves to create and provide opportunities to engage both students and alumni members with the Society. Additionally, the member engagement committee will focus on developing an improved member-transition process upon graduation, with the goal of engaging recent graduates as they transition to alumni status. This committee is also responsible for maximizing our GiANT leader development investments.
Programming Committee:
The Programming Committee supports the organization’s direct-to-member events and leadership development opportunities produced by all Board Committees. This committee will ensure that all PLS-branded events and opportunities are in-line with our mission, vision, DEI mission statement, and support our strategic plan. This committee is directly responsible for the development and execution of annual programming such as the Leadership Summit, including theme, speaker recruitment and preparation, and delivery platform.
The Society Expansion Committee serves the purpose of growing and strengthening the reach of Phi Lambda Sigma beyond its traditional boundaries. This committee will engage in membership outreach and recruitment, community partnership development, and the advancement of pharmacy leadership across a broader range of audiences and sectors. Additionally, the committee will cultivate an expansive mindset for all PLS members, one that embraces the full diversity of leadership opportunities within and beyond the pharmacy profession.
The form below is used to express interest in serving a leadership position within Phi Lambda Sigma, the Pharmacy Leadership Society.
Applications are due April 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm PT
Please contact Board President, Dr. Erin Ballentine (erin@philambdasigma.org) with any questions related to the application process.
Board of Directors Q&A
Want to learn more about the Board of Directors positions? Check out the recording of the “PLS Board of Directors Q&A Session” that took place on December 14, 2025 at 7 PM ET.
