Paula Canel

Paula Canel is a seasoned professional in risk management and IT assurance, currently serving as a Sr. Consultant in Risk Management at Baker Tilly since May 2025. Prior to this role, Canel accumulated extensive experience at Hancock Askew & Co., LLP, progressing from an intern to an IT Assurance & Risk Advisory Senior since August 2021. Canel's career began at Novatech, Inc., where responsibilities evolved from Support Coordinator to System Engineer between 2016 and 2021. Canel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from Georgia State University.