Paula is a speech language pathologist who earned her Master of Science degree in Communicative Disorders from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She currently works in a school setting and at her private practice, where she finds great fulfillment in supporting and learning from people who stutter. In 2022, Paula first became active in the NSA as an ad hoc review committee member for the NSA Research Committee. She resides in Houston, Texas, with her husband, teenage children, and adoring poodle. During her free time, Paula enjoys being outdoors, attending concerts, cherishing moments with family and friends, and traveling to new destinations.