MESA, AZ, January 25, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Elizabeth Paulus has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Since 2010, Ms. Paulus has been dedicated to her role as the executive director of College Bound AZ, an organization she co-founded with her husband. In this leadership role, she actively writes grants and explores funding avenues to support the organization's mission, which is focused on securing aid for low-income youth as they pursue higher education. Her methods include conducting meetings with aspiring students to gather college admission information and managing budget preparation. Ms. Paulus is also responsible for developing strategies for expansion and for engaging in community outreach to increase awareness about College Bound AZ's objectives.

Ms. Paulus serves in a concurrent role as the executive director of RISE Scholars at East Valley Institute of Technology, where since 2010 she has driven initiatives to identify and arrange financial aid opportunities for nearly 2,000 aspiring students. Her earlier career includes a significant tenure as the environmental manager for the City of Phoenix between 1995 and 2009, and Ms. Paulus has relied on her curiosity and commitment to social justice to transition between ventures that make a difference in society.

A proud veteran, Ms. Paulus served in the United States Army and the Arizona National Guard from 1976 through 2008. In 1993, she authored "An Environmental Assessment" to facilitate Camp Navajo's transition to National Guard control, and Ms. Paulus's document contributed significantly to the site's development as an economic cornerstone for northern Arizona.

Academic achievement is also foundational to Ms. Paulus's profile. She holds a Master of Education in educational leadership from Upper Iowa University, which she completed in 2018. Previously, Ms. Paulus earned a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from Arizona State University, which she finished in 1986.

Throughout her career, Ms. Paulus has received numerous accolades that honor her positive influence across various platforms and fields. In 2023, she received the Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions through College Bound AZ, and she was recognized by the United States Army Women's Museum for service in the Women's Army Corps. She also takes great pride in the accomplishments of her students, and Ms. Paulus follows their personal narratives to celebrate the academic, personal and professional achievements that in turn provide additional motivation for her work.

Ms. Paulus's interests and pursuits are diverse and varied. She maintains a stalwart commitment to sustainability, a focus that was aptly acknowledged with the Crescordia Environmental Excellence Award in 2005, and she was gratified to be appointed to a White House task force on recycling in 2000. Additionally, Ms. Paulus humbly made history as one of the first women to complete parachute training in 1980.

Ms. Paulus's personal life is rich with deep family roots and future aspirations. She and her husband have seven children, thus her legacy is defined by both professional achievements and by the profound influence she has had on those around her through parenting, mentorship and advocacy. Looking toward the future, Ms. Paulus will remain committed to ensuring the longevity of College Bound AZ by establishing robust funding mechanisms and preparing for a smooth transition of leadership.

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