Tara McPherson Corporate Wellness Team Lead

About:

As a corporate wellness team lead, Tara specializes in employee
wellness programming, health promotion, mentorship, and event management.

Experience:

With 10+ years of experience, Tara consults with clients to assess, identify, and coordinate customized wellness & health programs. Tara provides solutions to develop, coordinate, and deliver high-quality programs that effectively target & address the health and lifestyle risks of client populations.

Tara began her career at Lawley as a corporate wellness consultant.

Prior to Lawley, Tara was an athletics assistant and research assistant at Canisius University and assisted with Bald for Bucks, a fundraiser supporting Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Accreditations:

Tara is a certified Wellness Program Manager, Certified Wellness Practitioner, Adult CPR/ AED certified, mental health first aid certified, and a certified group fitness instructor.

Education:

Tara earned a bachelor’s degree in health and wellness and a master’s degree in sport and fitness administration management from Canisius University as well as a strategic public relations certificate from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.

Honors:

Tara was selected to participate in the 2018 NCAA Emerging Leaders seminar

Community and Pro Bono:

Tara volunteers for Beds for Buffalo and the American Heart Association.