Courtney Murphy

With 10 years of experience in healthcare administration, Dakota has built a strong foundation in supporting teams, streamlining processes and keeping operations running smoothly. She began her career as a Unit Clerk in Alberta, where she developed a deep understanding of patient care environments and the importance of efficient coordination.

Over the years, she has worked in administrative roles in both Manitoba and Alberta, gaining experience supporting diverse projects and earning a reputation for her organization, adaptability and attention to detail.

Outside of work, Dakota enjoys spending time with her husband, Ethan, and their dog, Cooper, planning trips to visit friends and family, reading a good book, camping and relaxing around a bonfire, and soaking up the sun on a beach somewhere - with a margarita in hand.

Ravneet has been with PARA for nine years, supporting the association’s internal relations and member engagement. In her role, she focuses on agreement compliance and serves as a key point of contact for resident physicians and programs. Ravneet is also the staff lead for the Award Committee. Her work contributes to PARA’s efforts to ensure seamless internal coordination, responsive member support and meaningful representation on external committees.

Dr. Siavash ’Sia’ Zare-Zadeh was introduced to PARA through the 2023 Negotiations Committee, an experience that gave him insight into the organization’s core priorities and ongoing advocacy efforts. As PARA President, his primary focus is on the Call Review — an opportunity to help drive long-term structural changes to call scheduling and compensation. He is also committed to exploring how PARA can provide even greater value to its Members and ensuring that the organization’s advocacy efforts are clearly communicated and widely understood.

Dr. Zare-Zadeh brings a strong foundation in leadership and public engagement to the role, having previously interned for federal government Ministers, conducted media interviews, and served on multiple leadership committees at the University of Calgary. He values a collaborative and professional approach and is committed to drawing on the experience of PARA’s Executive and staff to support informed, balanced decision-making.

Dr. Zare-Zadeh views this position as a significant responsibility and takes seriously the trust placed in him to represent more than 1,400 resident physicians across Alberta. He approaches the role with humility, accountability and a willingness to learn. 

Dr. Pauwlina Cyca serves as Past President of the Professional Association of Resident Physicians of Alberta (PARA), following a term marked by active engagement across numerous advocacy and governance roles. While she was a resident at the University of Calgary, Dr. Cyca brought a strong foundation of leadership and stakeholder collaboration to her presidency, built through years of involvement at the provincial and national levels.

During her time with PARA, Dr. Cyca served as a delegate for the Family Medicine program, a member of the Leadership and Education Committee and the Negotiation Committee. She also represented resident physicians on the Stabilizing Comprehensive Primary Care Task Force. Her efforts focused on championing sustainable models of care and ensuring the resident voice was present in conversations about the future of primary care in Alberta.

Before entering medicine, Dr. Cyca built a strong leadership profile through her roles in pharmacy governance and patient advocacy. She served as President-Elect of the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists, Maritime delegate to the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities, Industry Lead with the Alberta Pharmacists’ Association Leadership Cohort, and Director of Governance for the founding board of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation. These positions honed her skills in policy development, strategic planning and consensus-building.

As PARA President, Dr. Cyca focused on assertive diplomacy, informed advocacy and fostering trusted relationships across the health system. She continues to offer guidance and continuity as Past President, supporting the current Board and advocating for the needs of Alberta’s resident physicians.