Ontario Medical Association
Dara Laxer has over 15 years of experience in health policy and promotion. Dara has worked at the Ontario Medical Association since 2012, starting as a Senior Advisor and then progressing to roles such as Director, Senior Director, and currently, as the Executive Director of Health Policy and Promotion. Prior to joining the Ontario Medical Association, they worked at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care as a Senior Information Management Advisor and Information Management Coordinator.
Dara Laxer completed the Advanced Health Leadership Program at the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management in 2019. They also earned a certificate in the Emerging Women Executives in Health Care program from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Additionally, Dara holds an Honours degree in Psychology from York University, and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Queen's University - School of Policy Studies.
Ontario Medical Association
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The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) represents more than 40,000 physicians and medical students across the province. Ontario’s doctors work closely with patients to encourage healthy living practices and illness prevention. In addition to delivering front-line services to patients, Ontario’s doctors play a significant role in helping shape health-care policy, as well as implementing initiatives that strengthen and enhance Ontario’s health care system. The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) represents the political, clinical and economic interests of the province's medical profession. Founded in 1880 as a voluntary association of the province's physicians, the OMA has from its beginning played a vital role in the development and promotion of health-care services across Ontario.