Paula Wilbourne

Paula Wilbourne has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles in various organizations. Paula is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Sibly since January 2023. Prior to this, they held positions as the Chief Product Officer and Chief Science Officer at Sibly, starting in July 2021 and May 2016 respectively, until their promotion to CEO. Additionally, they served on the Board of Directors at Sibly since July 2022.

Before joining Sibly, Paula worked at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from 2004 to 2016. Paula held roles such as the Director of Addiction Treatment Services, Deputy Associate National Mental Health Program Director for Addictive Disorders, and Coordinator for Continuity of Care and Director of the Addiction Consultation and Treatment Team. In their earlier years, they were employed at the Center for Alcohol, Substance Abuse, and Addiction (UNM CASAA) as a Project Coordinator from 2000 to 2003.

Notably, Paula's expertise lies in addiction treatment and mental health program management, with a focus on motivational interviewing and continuity of care.

Paula Wilbourne completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Health Science Research and Development at Stanford University from 2004 to 2005. Prior to that, they attained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and a Master of Science (MS) from The University of New Mexico, specializing in Psychology, Statistics, Addiction, and Program Evaluation. There is no information available regarding their education at The University of Texas at Austin, including the duration or degree obtained.