PARA Staff

Courtney is honoured to serve and advocate for resident physicians in Alberta. She brings extensive experience in government and stakeholder relations, public affairs, advocacy and strategic planning across health care, academic research and government. 

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).

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.

Robin has been with PARA since 2015. She works in Agreement Compliance, assisting resident physicians and programs with Agreement-related questions and approving Letters of Understanding annually. She is available for academic half-day presentations on the Agreement; please reach out if you have any questions related to the Agreement.

Robin works closely with the Vice President of Community and Internal Relations and the Community and Wellness Committee, organizing well-being-related activities and initiatives and overseeing wellness grants and event funding. In addition, she provides support for the Negotiation Committee and the Finance and Operations Committee.

Robin moved to Alberta from Ontario in 2015; she enjoys art history, environmental health and riding her bike with her ‘wiggly’ two-year-old.

As the staff lead for the Nomination and Awards Committee at PARA, Ravneet oversees the distribution of awards to resident physicians, physician preceptors and allied staff. This role includes managing wellness research funding and administering conference sponsorship awards. Additionally, Ravneet is responsible for agreement compliance, dues management, the taxi reimbursement program, excess call and academic half-day presentations on the Agreement. She also organizes PARA Assembly meetings, Executive Board retreats and ensures representation at external committee meetings.

Ravneet has been with PARA since 2016, bringing years of dedicated service and expertise to the Association. In her free time, Ravneet enjoys outdoor strolls, loves traveling and cherishes daily long-distance phone calls with her mom. She also values spending quality time with her boys.

Abbie is a specialist in creative content with three years of experience in digital marketing. She is passionate about storytelling and excels in crafting engaging content that drives audience engagement and brand growth. Abbie is committed to delivering innovative marketing solutions and creates strategies that resonate with target audiences.