Tara Hemmen joined the Department of Nurse Anesthesia in June 2022 as Executive Assistant to the Chair, Dr. Nicole Damico. She provides support throughout the Nurse Anesthesia program including assisting faculty, admissions, and department-wide operations. Tara earned a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Tech in 2017 and previously worked as an educator. In her free time, she enjoys baking, exploring Richmond, and traveling.