Paula is a Medical Doctor, having obtained her medical degree from Universidad La Salle, Mexico. She has experience working in clinical settings in various health systems internationally, including Mexico and France.

Throughout her academic and professional career, Paula has been involved with NGOs, which focus on healthcare provision, health promotion, and diffusion of medical knowledge. She has a keen interest in the social determinants of health, health inequalities, and sexual and reproductive health, having recently graduated from University College London with a Master’s degree in Global Health and Development. She joins ICHOM in 2021 as a Research Associate for Healthcare.