Paul, born in Phoenix, Arizona, spent his childhood in Saudi Arabia, where his father worked in the oil industry. After returning to Arizona at age 12, he graduated high school in Chino Valley and pursued his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Northern Arizona University, graduating in 2012. Following graduation, Paul began his career working in an inpatient psychiatric hospital for adolescents and adults in Utah. Returning to Arizona in 2013, Paul worked at the West Yavapai Guidance Clinic inpatient hospital and the Prescott VA’s residential mental health program. While serving at the Prescott VA hospital, Paul earned his Master of Science in Nursing from American Sentinel University. Paul served as a nurse manager throughout the COVID-19 pandemic before transitioning into the role of mental health nurse educator.

Paul’s dedication to caring for individuals with mental health struggles was inspired by the loss of his brother to suicide in 2012. This tragedy, along with his own significant struggles with depression, anxiety, and PTSD, are the driving forces for his passion for mental health.

Paul’s dedication to healing our community led to the founding of WholeMind Healing Pathways, where he continues to advocate for holistic and evidenced-based approaches to mental wellness.