Zhi (Jessica) Yi Gong

Mia Avram is a fourth-year pharmacy student at Monash University, currently serving as the Treasurer of NAPSA. She has been involved with NAPSA since her first year and is passionate about showcasing the diverse and evolving career pathways within pharmacy. Mia is committed to increasing awareness, among both students and the public, of the broad scope of pharmacists’ roles and the impact they can have across all areas of healthcare.

Ellen Woodside is a 3rd year Bachelor of Pharmacy student at Charles Sturt University, Orange, serving as the National Secretary of NAPSA. Ellen is passionate about rural health and educating future generations of pharmacists as well as increasing the health literacy of the community.

Hope Beljak is a third-year Bachelor of Pharmacy student at Griffith University, serving as the NAPSA Director of Education. With experience in community pharmacy, Hope is passionate about improving educational outcomes for students across all areas of pharmacy, including hospital, community, industry, and pharmaceutical sales. She has a keen interest in student engagement, curriculum development and creating opportunities that support career exploration and professional growth within the pharmacy profession.

Michael Bejjani is a fourth year Bachelor of Pharmacy & Master of Pharmacy Practice Student at The University of Sydney, serving as the Internal and External Affairs Director for NAPSA. Michael is passionate about seeing an improvement in health outcomes for all, specifically within rural and remote regions, and an increased ability for pharmacists to provide greater health services to their communities. He also has a keen interest in pharmacy student advocacy.

Joanne Yu is a fourth year Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) student at Monash University, serving as NAPSA International Relations Director for the 2025/26 term. With a strong passion for broadening opportunities within global healthcare, Joanne advocates for enhanced engagement in initiatives led by the International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF). Her vision is to ensure that all NAPSA members, regardless of socioeconomic background, have equitable access to international pharmacy experiences and a comprehensive appreciation of the profession’s global dimensions.

Immanuel Mansour is a fourth year Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine and Master of Pharmacy student at the University of New South Wales, serving as the NAPSA Policy & Advocacy Director. With experience in community pharmacy, advocacy and an interest in industrial pharmacy and government, Immanuel is passionate about policies influencing the profession, student development, and equitable access to healthcare services.

Marissa Ngu is a second year Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) student from Malaysia, serving as the Publications Chair. Her creative passions, artistic and innovative ideas, and down-to-earth personality will allow her to excel in this position and showcase NAPSA’s identity and uniqueness to everyone. Passionate about patient-centred care, hospital/clinical pharmacy, and the evolving role of pharmacists in the healthcare system, Marissa is eager to explore opportunities which will merge her academic learning with real world experience.