Macara Trusty is a licensed paramedic with over 29 years of EMS experience, including 16 years of leadership. She is a national conference speaker, author and recipient of the 2021 NAEMT Presidential Leadership Award. Macara holds a BS in business management and an MS in management and leadership. She also holds several certifications such as Project+, SHRM-SCP, Just Culture Champion and various EMS instructor certifications. Additionally, Macara serves on several EMS-related committees with NAEMT, NEMSMA, and the Texas Governor’s EMS & Trauma Advisory Council EMS Education Committee. She has led collaborative and cross-functional teams toward innovative solutions that improve employee cultures, operational efficiencies, and the quality of leadership development and clinical education.
