Macara Trusty, MS, LP, SHRM-SCP, is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of EMS experience and 18 years in leadership roles. She holds a Master of Science in Management & Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. Throughout her career, Macara has excelled in various capacities, from dispatcher to Critical Care Paramedic, and has taken on numerous leadership roles. Currently, she serves as the South Region Director of Leadership Development and Business Optimization at Global Medical Response.

Macara’s extensive experience includes working in urban, suburban, and rural county EMS agencies early in her career. She spent over 20 years with MedStar Mobile Healthcare in Fort Worth before accepting a transformational role with Global Medical Response in 2020. She is a recognized national conference speaker and author.

Macara actively contributes to the EMS community by chairing the Texas Governor’s EMS & Trauma Advisory Council EMS Education Committee, serving on the EMS Workforce & Lighthouse Leadership Committee with NAEMT, and serving as the South Central Regional Director. Her journey is marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for advancing the field of EMS.