Paula Olson

Paula Olson currently serves as the Wesley U Manager for Academic Programs at Wesley Homes, a position held since September 2022, where responsibilities include designing, developing, and implementing educational programming for residents while researching and vetting speakers. Paula has been a Fitness Professional and Health/Wellness Coach with the YMCA of Greater Seattle since 2008, focusing on behavior change for health improvement and leading dynamic group exercise classes. Previous experience includes freelance copy editing, a role as Marketing Manager at Tinker Productions, Marketing Communications Project Manager at Verizon Wireless, and various positions at Holland America Line, including Communications & Video Specialist and Sales Department Supervisor. Paula holds a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies from Carleton College.