Originally from London, Paula moved to Surrey 20 years ago, initially living in Reigate and now in Betchworth with her family, with her children attending local schools. After university she worked in IT for a local company, before deciding to retrain as a nurse. She has now worked as an NHS nurse for over 15 years and is currently working part time as a specialist nurse practitioner at a GP in Redhill. After volunteering for The Children's Trust charity, she then took the opportunity to become a manager at their Dorking shop.

Paula wants to protect our Green Belt, improve local public transport, fight for local health and education services, and address the climate crisis emergency. She appreciates the particular local challenges we are facing regarding affordable and available local housing, the difficulties arising from the cost-of-living crisis impacting on local families and individuals, and the terrible situation with sewage in the River Mole.

Paula enjoys regular walks in our local beautiful countryside, is a keen vegetarian cook and trains at a local kickboxing club.