
Paula DeSouza
Board Secretary
Paula Souza
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From Corporate Cubicles to Coral Reefs: Paula's Underwater Odyssey
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Born on Portugal's sun-drenched coast, Paula's destiny was intertwined with the ocean from her first breath. As a child, while other toddlers were taking their first steps on land, Paula was already drawn to the mysterious depths of the sea, spending countless hours exploring tide pools and dreaming of life beneath the waves.
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Two decades ago, in the vibrant waters of Venezuela, Paula took her first plunge into what would become not just a passion, but a way of life. Though her initial career path led her through the structured world of Information Technology, the ocean's call proved too strong to resist. In a bold move that would reshape her entire existence, she traded her computer screens for coral reefs, abandoning the corporate world to pursue her true calling as a scuba instructor.
Since then, Paula has transformed into a true citizen of the seven seas, amassing over 4,000 dives across the globe's most spectacular underwater landscapes