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Paula is a Pre 9/11 Veteran of the United States Navy and a Post 9/11 Veteran of the North Carolina Army National Guard. Paula is a seasoned leader and has over 20 years of experience in Defense, Aerospace and Engineering.
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics
The William States Lee College of Engineering at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Alumni of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Minnesota Program.
Alumni of Travis Manion Foundation Spartan Leadership Program
She has volunteered 100’s of hours each year since starting engineering school in 2010 in STEM and Veteran outreach to include:
She started a partnership with the local STEM high school on UNC Charlotte campus while serving as VP for the UNC Charlotte SWE Chapter.
Served as Chair of Sikorsky’s Engineering Diversity Council
Serves as Chair on the Twin Cities Advisory Board for Project Scientist
Served as Co-Chair for the Collins Aerospace Corporate Military Veteran Employee Resource Group
Serves as a Board of Director for Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans to help solve Veteran Homelessness in Minnesota.
Character Does Matter Mentor and Operation Legacy Leader
Paula is passionate about solving the moral issuing facing Military/Veterans, their spouses specifically minorities, and STEM in underemployment and unemployment challenges.
Paula enjoys archery, mountain biking, hiking and volunteering in her communities.
She is the mother of two grown sons, Will and Ryan.