Passionate about embracing diversity and championing equity & inclusion, Paula Atkinson serves in the role of Manager of Diversity and Community Outreach under Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation's (GAP) Inclusive Research Initiative. Prior to working with GAP, she worked with a nonprofit organization that leads the homeless response system for the Central Florida area. There she oversaw office & HR operations and worked on optimizing the system to equitably provide resources regardless of an individual's age, race, gender, sexual orientation or ability. Previous to that she lived in Jamaica and worked in the government and business sectors, where she focused on creating opportunities for persons to achieve economic stability.