Vice - Speaker

Zoe Cole, MD

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center | Johnstown, PA

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Dear EMRA Community,

I’m writing to express my heartfelt interest in serving as Vice Speaker for the EMRA Representative Council. As a new emergency medicine resident, longtime advocate, and proud mother, I bring a nurturing yet focused approach to leadership—one rooted in compassion, structure, and a deep desire to make our field stronger and more inclusive.

I bring experience as Vice-Chair and Chair of the AAEM/RSA Wellness Committee, where I led national initiatives, coordinated cross-functional teams, and organized meaningful programming like the Residency Fuel Box Competition. As a Cabinet of Delegates member, I’ve engaged deeply in policy work and national meetings, gaining the insight needed to support RepCo operations, facilitate effective meetings, and maintain the integrity of our governance documents.

Additionally, my history of leading mentorship initiatives, serving in representative councils, and collaborating on national conferences prepares me to manage the Health Policy Academy curriculum and guide RepCo subcommittees. I’m eager to bring clarity, continuity, and heart to this role, ensuring our policies reflect not only best practices but the lived experiences of our diverse membership. I advocate fiercely for those who feel unseen, and I lead with empathy and intention.

I appreciate your consideration.

Zoe Cole CV

Vice-Speaker of the Council (elected every year)

The Vice-Speaker of the Council must make a two-year commitment to EMRA. Your first year is spent as Vice-Speaker and your second year as Speaker. You will function as a voting member of the board and one of the Association officers. Your travel requirement will consist of the general board travel (ACEP Scientific Assembly (October), CORD Academic Assembly (April), ACEP Leadership and Advocacy Meeting (May),  and the EMRA Board of Directors Retreat (January), as well as other optional events. In addition to general board duties, your responsibilities during this term will also include:

  • Prepare to become Speaker of the Council
  • Oversee the Representative Council and its committees in conjunction with the Speaker
  • Assist the Speaker in the performance of her/his duties. You will also assist the Speaker as Parliamentarian for the Representative Council
  • Guiding the following sub-committees of the Representative Council: Conference Committees, Credentials and Tellers Committee, Reference Committee, Sergeant-at-Arms, Parliamentarian, and Policy Review Committee
  • Direct Representative Council task forces as convened by the Representative Council
  • Alternating with the Speaker, write articles EM Resident
  • Serve as the board liaison to EMRA Committee and Divisions as assigned

If you are interested in running for this position,

contact the current Vice Speaker.

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