Paula Simmonds

Paula Simmonds currently serves as the Chief Development Officer at the Center for Biological Diversity, where philanthropic revenues have significantly increased under their leadership. Previous roles include Associate Executive Director and Chief Development Officer at The JCC in Manhattan, where Paula led a successful capital campaign, and Director of Development at Ohel Children's Home and Family Services, focusing on community-based fundraising initiatives. Other notable positions include Director of Institutional Advancement at Yeshiva University, Executive Director of the 1654 Society, and Director of Marketing & Development at JTA. Paula's early career involved marketing roles at iRadius and Don Jagoda Associates, alongside serving as a contributing editor for The 5 Towns Jewish Times and as a partner at ECG Resources. Paula holds a BA in History from Stony Brook University.