Paddy has lived in Southwest Missouri since the age of 13. After serving in the United States Air Force, she became a Paralegal and has over thirteen years of experience in the legal field. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Missouri Paralegal Association for the Southern District and will be seated as President of the Missouri Paralegal Association in June 2023 for a one-year term. She has a passion for teaching and helping individuals that are in new legal support positions and governs the Student Committee with the Missouri Paralegal Association.

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Paddy enjoys camping, kayaking, hunting, riding ATV’s, shooting firearms and archery, traveling, networking in the community and spending time with family and friends.