Cathy Bowles R.Ph.

Project Manager

CATHY BOWLES has over 20 years experience in pharmacy practice, including several years of experience in association management and educational meeting planning for pharmacists.

As ASHP Advantage Project Manager since 1999, she oversees the development and implementation of projects including educational programs, advisory panel meetings, and other related projects. Cathy has coordinated and managed educational symposia for pharmacists and physicians attending regional programs as well as national meetings. She has also participated in the development of related publications and programs such as web-based continuing education programs and journal manuscripts.

  Cathy previously served as a pharmacist with a regional home infusion provider and a community hospital. She is a charter member of the ASHP Section of Home Care Practitioners. She has been a member of ASHP since 1979 and has served the Mississippi Society of Health-System Pharmacists as President, Program Chair, and served as a member of the MSHP Board of Directors from 1988 – 1998.

Cathy received her Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from the University of Mississippi. Her pharmacy practice experience includes serving as pharmacy supervisor in a community hospital, with responsibilities in JCAHO Survey preparation, drug information services, technician training, and medical library services. Her experience with a regional home infusion therapy provider includes management of sterile compounding, nutritional assessments, quality improvement activities, JCAHO accreditation, and professional development.