Paula Larson

Paula Larson has extensive experience in safety, security, and emergency management roles. Paula started their career at Port of Portland in 2003 as an Emergency Communications Dispatcher. In 2018, they joined Columbia Memorial Hospital, initially serving as the Safety, Security, & Emergency Management Coordinator. Currently, Paula holds the position of Safety Security & Emergency Preparedness Supervisor at Columbia Memorial Hospital.

Paula Larson earned a Master's Degree in Emergency & Disaster Management from American Public University from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management/Homeland Security from Jacksonville State University, where they studied from 2005 to 2011. In addition to their formal education, Paula also holds a certification in Lean Management from XSIMLEANOL2013.