Paula Bell

Paula Bell, CBAP®, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience spanning various roles in business analysis, fitness instruction, and leadership consulting. Currently serving as the CEO and Owner of Paula A. Bell Consulting, Paula provides expertise in business analysis, project management, leadership, diversity, inclusion, career, and self-development. Paula hosts multiple podcasts, including "Dojo Talk" and "Paula and Joe," focusing on business analysis topics. In addition, Paula is the Group Fitness Instructor for both YMCA of Greater Des Moines and Genesis Health Clubs, specializing in Xtreme Hip Hop Step classes. As Director of Planning & Consulting at CultureALL, Paula advises clients on inclusivity initiatives, leveraging both lived experiences and formal training. Prior roles include Director of Operations at Bridging the Gap, various managerial positions at Wells Fargo, and leadership in the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Committee and Central Iowa IIBA. Paula holds a BS in Management Information Systems from Oral Roberts University.