Paola has been working as a licensed physical therapist with Inova Health System since 2015. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science at James Madison University. She also attended Marymount University, where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT). She was recently Sportsmetrics certified. While working on her degree she gained experience in a variety of clinical settings, including orthopedic, acute care, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and pediatric physical therapy.

Paola enjoys being outdoors, hiking, playing volleyball, soccer, and participating in her competitive Bolivian dance group. She also coached an under 8 soccer team. Paola is originally from Bolivia and speaks Spanish.