With a distinguished career spanning over fifteen years as a Paramedic with NSW Ambulance, Tara has exemplified unwavering commitment to providing critical prehospital care in challenging and diverse environments predominantly across coastal, regional and remote areas of NSW. Her journey is marked by a strong passion for emergency medicine in the prehospital care discipline and mentoring future Paramedics.

In more recent times Tara has found time to further enrich her knowledge and experience in paramedicine at CSU. She is committed to continuous learning and a desire to contribute to the advancement of paramedicine through teaching, mentorship and research. She aims to bridge the gap between theory and practical application, providing students with invaluable insights gained from her on-road experience.