Paula has 30 years of experience working on urban environmental initiatives, including water pollution prevention, solid waste management, and water and wastewater management for the City of San Francisco. Currently, she serves as the Director of Water Resources with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and is responsible for diversifying San Francisco’s water supply portfolio though the implementation of water conservation, groundwater, recycled water, onsite water reuse and innovation programs.  Paula spearheaded San Francisco’s landmark legislation allowing for the collection, treatment, and reuse of alternate water sources within buildings and districts. Paula leads the SFPUC’s OneWaterSF Program which has cultivated a shift to an integrated approach to water, wastewater, and power management. Paula is the Chair of the National Blue Ribbon Commission for Onsite Non-potable Water Systems and is a Board Member of the WateReuse Association.