She has been on staff at Shepherd Church in Porter Ranch, CA for more than three decades. Paula has always had a passion for community and has twice won the distinctions of Woman of the Year in California, and once for the City of Los Angeles, for her efforts in the community.
 
Paula is passionate about the church caring for its community, especially those who may be under-served and hurting such as the homeless and foster care youth. 
 
Paula and her husband of more than 40 years, Paul have two married sons, Stephen, and his wife Giorgiana and their daughter, Isabella, and Daniel and his wife Kaitlen.