Paula currently serves as the Executive Director with the Climbing Wall Association (CWA), partnering with the board of directors to strategically meet the needs of the indoor climbing industry. With over 15 years in management and executive leadership, Paula has built and lead diverse teams on the grounding principles of building strong relationships, respect, and individualized support. Passionate about providing opportunity for others to find success, Paula’s work over the past 20 years has focused on providing accessible learning that is immediately applicable and leaves a lasting impact. Paula earned an M.Ed in Curriculum and Instructional Design from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, as well as an M.A. in Liberal Studies from the University of Denver. Paula is currently completing her PH.D. in Organizational Psychology.