Dr Emily Macphail is an Internal Medicine resident physician at the University of Alberta. She has been a member of the PARA Community and Wellness Committee, the Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee, as well as the Negotiation Committee. Now as the Vice President Community & Internal Relations, Emily is committed to advocating for reduction of structural and systemic barriers that impact resident well-being and to continue providing wellness-enhancing initiatives and opportunities. She is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with her resident colleagues to improve residency wellness supports and the residency environment for current and future trainees.
Dr. Simran Sharma is a Public Health and Preventive Medicine resident physician at the University of Calgary. She joined the PARA Executive to advocate for her friends and colleagues in residency. As the Alberta Medical Association Ambassador, she aims to foster collaboration between PARA and AMA, thereby advancing the interests of residents and supporting the future physicians of Alberta. Dr. Sharma enjoys astronomy, sudoku and exploring the mountains. She recently took up film photography to document her adventures.
As Manager of Communications, Kiersten leads the strategic direction and execution of communication initiatives for PARA. With over 14 years of experience, she excels in crafting compelling messages and fostering positive relationships with members and partners. Driven by a commitment to excellence and a goal to draft impactful professional content, Kiersten continuously seeks to innovate and enhance PARA’s communication efforts.
Beyond her professional realm, Kiersten is passionate about baking, traveling, reading and enjoying quality time with her two young children and husband.
As Director of External and Government Relations, Tara oversees PARA’s advocacy and stakeholder/government relations portfolios. With PARA since 2015, Tara collectively has more than 25 years of communications and advocacy experience in the regulatory and professional association environments, much of it within health care.
Tara is passionate about the power of community and is a committed community volunteer. She is also a self-proclaimed word nerd, avid hockey fan, shoe connoisseur and travel addict. Her perfect day would include copious amounts of coffee, a beautiful landscape, a good book and non-stop tunes. She is also avidly anti-Oxford comma (and relishes the chaos this stance brings).