Health-Systems Academy
Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders
Advocacy
Collaboration
Education
Innovation
Leadership
Professional Development
Mission
To serve and represent Montana health-system pharmacy through our affiliation with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Vision
Continue to advance the profession of health-system pharmacy in Montana while promoting leadership, development, and education.
Launch Your Career with Confidence
Residency Programs
Montana PGY1 pharmacy residency programs are your bridge from education to practice, equipping you with real-world experience and mentorship to thrive in pharmacy!
One-year ASHP accredited programs throughout the state
Flexible, diverse rotations and experiences
Supportive preceptors and mentors
Competencies in patient care; practice advancement; leadership; and teaching and education
Advance Your Learning
Spring Seminar (Virtual Conference)
The latest research and process improvements from bright, new practitioners in pharmacy. Elevate your practice at our HSA Spring Seminar, April 10, 2026.
Full day of virtual education
Connect with colleagues
Gather insights from pharmacy residents
Health-Systems Academy Board
Katie Baker, PharmD
HSA Past Chair, MPA Board Member
Pharmacist, Community Health Partners | Bozeman, MT
Serving Through: 2026
Katie Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?
My favorite outdoor places in Montana are the ones no one else knows about yet.
What is something most people don’t know about you?
I do floral design for weddings and events in my spare time.
Kristin Dimond, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
HSA Past Chair, MPA Board Member
Clinical Coordinator-Inpatient Pharmacy Services – Billings Clinic | Billings, MT
Serving Through: 2029
Kristin Says
What is your favorite midnight snack?
Popcorn with “Everything but the Bagel” seasoning
What’s your hidden talent?
Quilting. I’ve been quilting since high school and have made an unknown number of quilts. I love to gift them!
Logan Tinsen, PharmD, FMPA, DPLA
ASHP Senior Delegate, HSA Past Chair
Pharmacy Clinical Manager/Residency Program Director, Benefis Hospitals | Montana
Serving Through: 2026
Logan Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?
The Highwood Mountains
What celebrity would you like to take to dinner?
Anna Kendrick, because why not!
JoEllen Maurer, BS Pharm, MHA, BCPS
ASHP Junior Delegate, MPA Board Member
Pharmacy Director, Intermountain Health-St. Vincent Regional Hospital | Billings, MT
Serving Through: 2026
JoEllen Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?
Somewhere in Northeast Montana riding a horse on a wagon train.
What is your favorite song?
Teach Your Children, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
Melanie Townsend, PharmD, BCPS
HSA Member-at-Large
Pharmacy Residency Program Director, Billings Clinic | Billings, MT
Serving Through: 2026
Melanie Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?
Beartooth Pass—I love the mountains!
What celebrity would you like to take to dinner?
Jennifer Aniston. I’ve been a Friends fan since college!
Rachael Cofield, PharmD, B.S. Physiology, BCACP, CPP
HSA Member-at-Large
Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Billings Clinic | Billings, MT
Serving Through: 2029
Rachael Says
Where is your favorite outdoor place in Montana?
Chico Hot Springs. Not exactly outdoors, but my favorite all-season activity in Montana!
What is something most people don’t know about you?
I am a character in the Longmire book series (albeit minor and brief).
Starla Blank, PharmD, BCPS
HSA Member-at-Large
Director of Pharmacy and Senior Director of Therapeutic Services, St. Peter’s Health | Helena, MT
Serving Through: 2026
Starla Says
What celebrity would you like to take to dinner?
I would like to have dinner with the Smartless guys—Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, and Jason Bateman
What’s your favorite movie?
A Few Good Men