Martina Gouda is a licensed pharmacist with a Master of Pharmacy from the University of Sunderland, currently completing her Doctor of Pharmacy in the PharmD for Pharmacists program at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy. She works as a relief pharmacist while completing her PharmD, allowing her to remain active in clinical practice while pursuing academic and professional development. As the student representative for the PharmD for Pharmacists program, Martina developed a deeper interest in university governance and advocacy. Martina is also a participant in the Drug Policy Research 101 program with the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN), where she is building her understanding of how research informs health policy and practice. Passionate about global health, she hopes to contribute to efforts that expand access to essential medicines and care in underserved settings.