Paula lived in Brazil for many years. When inflation got so high that it was impossible to raise her family, she made the decision to come back to San Diego. So with husband, three kids andthree suitcasesin hand, the family started over. Paula worked in the financial industryfor many years. She moved over to real estate and mortgage banking in 2002 founding a small real estate firm. In 2019 she was one of the founding members of American Mortgage Network. In 2023, she started a publishing company.Paula got involved in the local political scene in 2008 when she joined the Chula Vista Republican Women Federated. She started writing papers on legislative issues such as universal healthcare(Obamacare),Prop. 14 (top two jungle primary), gas tax and other local concerns. She joined the Central Committee for the Republican Party of San Diego County as an alternate in 2010. Paula became a full member of the Central Committee in 2012. She volunteered to write the newsletter for the Republican Party of San DiegoCounty as Communications Chair. She was next tapped to be the Secretary of the County Party, then 2ndVice Chair. In 2021, Paula became Chairwoman of the Republican Party of San Diego County. She is currently on the Executive Committee of the Republican Party of San Diego County as Past Chair. Paula continues to be very active in the local Party, focused on bringing Republican leadership to local government, recruiting candidates for local offices and providing support to local candidates.
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Kristie is the CEO of The Thumbprint Project Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that aides in the transitional process of homeless children impacted by domestic violence and trauma. She is a former elected official – Director of Olivenhain Municipal Water. She was born and raised in a large agricultural family. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo earning two Bachelor of Science degrees, Nutritional Science and Crop Science with a minor in Biotechnology. Kristie is a Citizens Water Academy graduate and Special District Leadership Academy graduate with Governance Certificate. She has an extensive corporate healthcare and agriculture background. Whether it was working with farmers, doctors or homeless children, navigating state law and regulations has been a part of each of her career experiences.
Kristie is dedicated to serving her community ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed. She serves on several Boards including Salvation Army Metropolitan Board, San Diego Council on Literacy Board, President’s Council Palomar Health and Past Chairman for Business Partnerships for Academy of Business and Technology.
Kristie’s recent awards of recognition include San Diego Journal Businesswoman of the Year Finalist in 2021, YWCA 2024 Tribute to Women & Industry TWIN Award, and the 2025 Salvation Army Women of Dedication Award for her work in addressing homelessness, substance abuse, unemployment, senior services and with children.
Proud wife, mother, and businesswoman, she resides in the 4S Ranch area with her husband Todd, son named Luke and their two yellow Labradors named Ranger and Bolt.
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