Paula Owen Willmarth serves as Vice President of Political Planning and Appointments. Paula has been affiliated with her state and local caucuses for many years, serving both as President. 

Paula serves on the Board of Directors of the Kansas City Health Commission and is elected to the Platte County Public Health Department Board of Trustees. She also serves her community working with other non profit organizations. 

She holds degrees in Psychology and Social Work and is a graduate of the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government, Harvard University. Now retired, Paula held senior management positions in both Social Services and Mental Heath agencies, including serving as Director of Missouri’s Social Services and Child Welfare agency.

Paula currently works as a private consultant in the fields of human services and mental health management.