Tara was born and raised in Calgary. She did her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences (BSc) before completing her veterinary degree (DVM), both at the University of Calgary. Her interests are internal medicine, preventative care and ophthalmology.

Tara likes all things active, and fills her time with camping, running, yoga, biking and hiking. She enjoys spending time with her husband, and their dog Indy. Tara lives to travel and constantly dreams up new fun travel adventures to embark on.