Margaret Wing

Margaret’s involvement in pharmacy has been constantly evolving since obtaining her B Sc Pharm from the University of Alberta in 1985. She is currently CEO of the Alberta Pharmacists’ Association (RxA). During Margaret’s tenure as CEO advocating for pharmacists across the province, she has provided leadership over many important initiatives that have significantly advanced the practice of pharmacy in Alberta. Some of these include pharmacists’ engagement in: Alberta Health COVID-19 programs from Asymptomatic Testing; COVID-19 Vaccinations; the Alberta Public Health Influenza Immunization Program; and the Pharmacy Services Framework funding model.

Throughout her career, Margaret has developed an expansive pharmaceutical background with experience in such roles as pharmacist, regional pharmacy manager, pharmacy owner, Director of Professional Services and CEO with RxA. Margaret obtained her MBA from Athabasca University in 2007 and completed the Directors Education Program (ICD.D) in 2019. She was awarded the Len Marks Pharmacy Advancement Award in 2019 from the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada. She received the University of Alberta 2020 Alumni Honour Award in recognition of alumni that have made outstanding contributions to their profession and community over a number of years.