Before joining ERA, Paula was an advisor for the Security Council team at the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations, following conflicts in Africa, Central Asia, and Europe. Before that she was a social impact consultant at C230 Consultores, based in Mexico City.

Outside of the office, Paula enjoys long distance running, learning languages, and watching films.

Paula received a double B.A. in International Relations and History from Brown University, and holds a Masters in Global Affairs from Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University.