Paula has earned a Master's of Arts in Education from University of Phoenix, with a specific concentration in Adult Educational Training. She holds a certification in Diversity and Inclusion & Conflict Resolution along with Personal Branding. Additionally, she holds a certification in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell University through their Bank of America partnership. She is a current volunteer facilitator for the National Society of Leadership and Success and is in the Fall 2021 cohort of Valley Leadership in Arizona.  Paula is a certified life coach with a focus on transformational leadership.  Paula is a former SCORE member , Golden Key Honor Society Member, and a current member of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. She is a 5 -time Amazon Best Selling Author and is currently a part of several organizations that focus in diversity, equity, and positive community change for everyone.