Paula Samsonow

Paula joined Bow Valley College as Advancement Specialist in July 2020. As a member of the Fund Development and Alumni Engagement team, Paula’s portfolio includes data management, systems improvement, student awards and stewardship support.

She has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Carleton University. Paula joins us from the National charity Cystic Fibrosis Canada where she began in 2015 as Development Coordinator and was later appointed to Associate, Fund Development. In this role she managed the Edmonton and Northern Alberta Chapter financials and operations while leading fund development, donor relations and stewardship activities. Paula is passionate about helping others reach their full potential and ultimately creating a better future for all.

In her free time Paula dabbles in photography, enjoys the great outdoors and immerses herself in culture through international travel.