Matthew Irwin is a pharmacist and compliance professional who earned his PharmD from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After gaining experience across independent and large chain pharmacies, he now oversees pharmacy compliance at Ro, focusing on policy and training development. Having begun his career as a pharmacy technician, he's a multistate licensed pharmacist and Certified in Healthcare Compliance through HCCA.

Presentation(s):

• DASPL Cohort III Capstone Project Presentation
• Thursday, November 5, 2026
  2:40 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Harmony Aker, R.Ph., BCMTMS, is State Pharmacy Affairs Program Lead for Walgreens and a pharmacy leader with more than 25 years of experience. She maintains pharmacist licensure in 39 states and contributes to national competency assessment through service as a Uniform MPJE item writer for NABP and a member of the PTCB Exam Development Committee. Harmony also serves as Legal & Public Affairs Chair for the Idaho Society of Health-System Pharmacy.

Presentation(s):

• DASPL Cohort III Capstone Project Presentation
• Thursday, November 5, 2026
  2:40 PM - 5:00 PM CT

Lauren Paul serves as the Director of State Government Affairs for Hims & Hers Health, Inc, where she oversees regulatory engagement and advocacy strategies across Boards of Pharmacy. In this capacity, she represents the organization in regulatory proceedings, rulemakings, advisory committees, and public hearings, while providing strategic counsel on emerging pharmacy matters, specifically concerning compounding, nonresident matters and patient safety.

She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Policy and Regulation, with a specialization in Patient Safety, from the University of Florida.

Presentation(s):

• DASPL Cohort III Capstone Project Presentation
• Thursday, November 5, 2026
  2:40 PM - 5:00 PM CT