Paula is currently CEO of Central Virginia Health Services (CVHS), Virginia’s first Federally Qualified Health Center, operating in Central Virginia since 1970. Her years of experience include leading through tragedy and the pandemic while growing the business to over 550 employees, 20 clinical sites and expanding services to include school-based health centers, outpatient recovery services and psychiatric services. Paula holds degrees in Health Care Administration from King’s College (PA) and Ohio University.
When not working she enjoys the discussions with her monthly book club, travelling, and spending time with her dogs, her adult children and her most favorite people in the world, her two grandsons.