Paula has an extensive background in public health. In 1992 they completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health at Toronto Metropolitan University and became a board-certified Public Health Inspector. With over 20 years of experience in the field, they have worked in environmental health, tobacco control, and health promotion. Their focus has been fostering and leading interprofessional collaborations between agencies to achieve optimal health outcomes.
In 2013, Paula furthered their education by obtaining a Master of Public Health from Queen’s University. Subsequently, in 2016, Paula joined the Master of Public Health Program, where they oversaw the practicum placements contributing to the professional development of future public health professionals.
Paula recently joined the Office of Professional Development & Educational Scholarship as an Education Associate supporting various projects and the learners in the Master of Health Professions Education program, from which they graduated in 2022. Paula is currently pursuing a PhD in the Health Quality Program at Queen’s.