Paula A. Kavolius, Co-founder and President, oversees HOPe’s operations including oversight of Children’s Services (Saturday Day Respite, Snack & Chat and Overnight Respite), Teen Program (Saturday Night Live) and Adult Programs (Community Based Day, Employment Support and Day Habilitation Programs). This includes reporting to various agencies, monitoring for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, oversight of implementation of policies and procedures, etc.
Paula previously served as the Treasurer at VIA, Inc., Client Liaison at Massachusetts General Hospital, Sales Representative for Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics, Consultant for Dun & Bradstreet Software Services and Controller of J. F. McDonald Co., Inc. She also served as a National Sales Trainer at Alpha Software Company. Paula has a Bachelor of Science from Boston College.
Paula has been a panelist at MA Lifespan Respite Summit and 2010 National Lifespan Respite Conference. Paula lives in Massachusetts with her family, and is the parent of a developmentally disabled child.