Paula was born and raised in the United States. She is a survivor of domestic violence, rape and fraud. She holds a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in communication and adult education. Paula is also a certified yoga teacher and health coach. Over the past 10 years, she has facilitated training and learning opportunities in corporate, higher education and non-profit environments. Her passion is to help individuals, organizations and communities transform and prosper with compassion and consciousness at their foundation. She lives in the Washington, D.C. suburbs of Maryland with her husband and son.