Rebecca Poston
Trustee of the Florida Pharmacy Foundation
Rebecca Poston
Trustee Poston has over 40 years of professional experience as a licensed pharmacist
in both the private and public sectors. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in
Pharmacy from the University of Georgia in 1981 and graduated with honors from Nova
Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law School with a master’s in health law in
2013.
Her private sector experience includes working in hospital as well as retail settings. She
also owned an independent pharmacy, providing consulting and prescription services to
over 2,500 long-term nursing home patients.
She recently retired from the State of Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical
Quality Assurance after a 25-year career in public health. During this time, she held
various roles such as the Executive Director for the Board of Pharmacy and Drugs,
Devices, Cosmetics Programs, Staff Director for the Statewide Drug Policy Advisory
Council, and Program Manager for Florida’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Mrs.
Poston had responsibilities such as developing rules, interacting with legislators,
stakeholders, and medical and law enforcement professionals, writing grants, preparing
financial reports, and managing performance measures.
Rebecca has an impressive list of professional affiliations, including serving as the
Florida Board of Pharmacy Chair. She has been a long-time member of the Florida
Pharmacy Association and has held various roles such as President, Treasurer,
Speaker of the House of Delegates, chair of the Academy of Pharmacy Practice, #1
Club Member, and director of the Florida Pharmacy Today Journal.
As a Trustee, Ms. Poston emphasized the importance of supporting the practice of
pharmacy through charitable giving for research, education, and student recognition.
She believes in making a positive impact on society, personal fulfillment, strengthening
the community, and promoting values.