Amanda Seeto - CEO, Australasian College of Pharmacy
LinkedIn Profile: [Amanda Seeto](https://au.linkedin.com/in/amandaseeto)
Location: Greater Brisbane Area
Experience:
- Current Role: CEO at Australasian College of Pharmacy
- Start Date: May 2023
- Responsibilities: Leading the organization, advancing the profession through tailored educational, training, and research programs.
- Key Focus: Enhancing the College’s position in full-scope practice education, expanding training opportunities, ensuring compliance with broadened scope of practice mandates.
- Previous Roles:
- Vice-President: Queensland Branch of the Australian Pharmacy Guild.
- Adjunct Professor: Griffith University
- Deputy Chair: Return Unwanted Medicines (the RUM Project)
- Past Employment: Held senior roles within the Pharmacy Guild Queensland Branch for nine years, engaged in significant advocacy work.
Professional Credentials:
- Degrees:
- BPharm (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
- GCertBA (Graduate Certificate in Business Administration)
- Fellowship:
- FAICD (Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors)
Notable Achievements:
- Recent Appointment: CEO of the Australasian College of Pharmacy, announced July 2024.
- Award: Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Queensland President's Award at the annual Parliamentary Reception.
- Industry Contributions: Active involvement in the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot, promoting the expansion of pharmacists' responsibilities.
Advocacy and Leadership:
- International Women’s Day: Hosted and MC'ed Pharmacy Guild of Australia Qld Branch’s annual International Women’s Day breakfast.
- Public Engagement: Regular contributor to discussions on pharmacy practices and healthcare equality, promoting initiatives such as the Queensland Community Pharmacy Scope of Practice Pilot.
- Past Affiliations:
- Served the Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse, providing significant contributions and support to pharmacy practices within the organization.
Recent Posts and Engagements:
- Pharmacy Week Participation: Engaged in various forums including speaking at the Pharmacy Guild of Australia WA Branch’s annual Forum event, and promoting education offerings for pharmacists.
- Pharmacy Initiatives: Actively advocating for training subsidies, improving access to healthcare services for women in Queensland, and fostering inclusivity and advancement in pharmacy practices.
Contact Information:
- Phone: +61 7 3144 3680
- Email: info@acp.edu.au
- Address: 132 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000
Amanda Seeto’s distinguished career in the pharmacy sector, combined with her strategic leadership roles and advocacy efforts, positions her as a significant influencer within the Australasian College of Pharmacy. Her commitment to advancing the profession through education and broadening the scope of practice is evident in her current initiatives and professional trajectory.
