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WASHINGTON—The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced today that Stephanie Bennett has been promoted to executive and board relations vice president. Bennett, who currently serves as director of the executive office, will continue to report to NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson.
Bennett joined NACDS in November 2015 and has played a crucial role in the organization’s proactive pharmacy affairs initiatives. Her contributions have included managing the Association’s continuing education portfolio and vaccine-related programming. Additionally, she has supported the NACDS Foundation, assisting with its scholarship program, fundraising efforts, and the Faculty Scholars Program, which helps pharmacy educators enhance their research capabilities and patient care projects.
In 2021, Bennett transitioned to the NACDS executive office, where she took on responsibilities related to CEO priorities, efficient communication with the NACDS Board of Directors, and cross-organizational initiatives.
NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson said, “Stephanie’s promotion is a testament to her exceptional leadership and to her understanding and advancement of NACDS’ mission. Now, we will look to her even more as a true force multiplier, especially with regard to NACDS’ greatest asset: the dedicated and expert NACDS Board of Directors. She will work directly with me to foster the consistent communications and relationship-building that are necessary to empower the Board’s full impact in defining and advancing the organization’s priorities.”
Anderson continued, “Stephanie also will continue to play a key role in helping to fuel the ‘One Team’ approach of the exceptionally high-performing NACDS staff, acting as a catalyst for engagement, cooperation, and collaboration. She proves herself every day as a smart, insightful, and effective professional. I congratulate her and I know she will elevate NACDS’ work continuously on behalf of this great industry and the American people.”
Bennett holds a Master of Arts in Communication, Culture, and Technology from Georgetown University. She has also earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives and graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management (IOM) program.
