Lucinda Maine brings a wealth of experience and an unwavering commitment to the pharmacy profession as she begins her tenure as Pharmaceutical Sciences Trustee on USP’s Board for the 2025-2030 cycle. In this role, she will volunteer her leadership to USP and find new opportunities for collaboration across the profession and industry.
Lucinda is recognized for her significant contributions to pharmacy education, having served as CEO of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy for two decades. She also held leadership roles at the American Pharmacists Association and Samford University School of Pharmacy.
Over the course of her career, Lucinda has made significant contributions to the field, advancing pharmacy education, developing academic leaders, and spearheading over 200 research and practice development programs. She is currently involved with the American Institute for the History of Pharmacy and the Alliance for Integrated Medication Management. Lucinda has received many honors, including the Remington Honor Medal, the highest award in pharmacy, and induction into the Alabama Pharmacy Hall of Fame.
Career Highlights:
- American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy: CEO Emerita, Executive Vice President and CEO
- American Pharmacists Association: Senior Vice President
- Samford University School of Pharmacy: Associate Dean
- University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy: Assistant Professor
- Geriatrics position in ambulatory care
Education:
- Auburn University School of Pharmacy, B.S., Pharmacy
- University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Ph.D.
- Ohio Northern University, Honorary degree
- Western University, Honorary degree
Awards, Recognition, Admissions:
- Board Member, American Institute for the History of Pharmacy
- Vice Chair, American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education
- President, Alliance for Integrated Medication Management
- Committee Member, Virginia Pharmacists Association DEI Committee
- Substance Use Disorder Working Group, National Academy of Medicine
- Board and Committee Member, Mount Olivet Foundation
- Board Member, ex officio, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
- Board Member, Research America
- Founding Board Member and Officer, Interprofessional Education Collaborative
- Officer and Board Member, American Pharmaceutical Association
- Remington Honor Medal 2019 awarded by the American Pharmacists Association
- Gloria Neimeyer Francke Leadership Mentor Award
- APhA Foundation, Next Ten Women in Pharmacy
- Weaver Medal, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy
- Special Recognition Award, Association of American Medical Colleges
- Bowl of Hygeia, awarded by the Alabama Pharmacy Association
- APhA Fellow
- FIP Fellow
