Paula holds a B.S. from Lesley College, an M.Ed. and a CAGS in Counselor Education from the University of Maryland, and an Ed.D. in Education from Boston University. She is a Massachusetts Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Paula founded Children's Charter in 1985. Together with her staff, she has created the largest provider of trauma treatment services in Massachusetts and has developed both a Forensic Assessment Team and a Domestic Violence Team that offer statewide assessments supported by the Massachusetts Department of Children & Families. She has served on numerous community boards and task forces offering her expertise in trauma and child abuse. Paula is a Founding Member and current Board Member of the Massachusetts Children's Trust Fund.
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