Paul is an accomplished political research and communications professional with two decades of experience. He has worked on political campaigns and ballot initiatives at the local, state and national level across the U.S., including two Presidential campaigns. He was the Research Director at VR Research, where he led a team of researchers and handled over 50 projects annually, including for corporate, labor and political clients. He was also the Deputy Research Director at EMILY’s List, where he coordinated with campaigns nationwide to establish consistent, fact-based messaging for progressive candidates. During his tenure at EMILY’s List, he helped elect 12 new pro-choice Democratic women to U.S. House, two to the U.S. Senate and two as governors.

Paul is a graduate of The Ohio State University and a proud Ohioan. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and two children.