From 2012-2017 Paul was the Executive Director of Gordon Neighbourhood House, a nonprofit organization that emerged as a leader in operating community-based food initiatives under Paul’s leadership. Paul’s previous work experience includes serving as Executive Director of the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House and prior to that as Executive Director at Second Base Youth Shelter in Scarborough, Ontario. He has served on the board of the Metro Vancouver Alliance, is the founder of the Vancouver Food Summit, was Chair of BC’s Poverty Reduction Coalition and is the former Vice-Chair of Food Secure Canada.

Paul has long been a champion of social justice and anti-poverty activism through leadership and has impacted various communities, both during his time in Vancouver, British Columbia and in his hometown of Toronto, Ontario.

Paul uses strategic thinking, humour, and creativity to inspire and connect with his colleagues, volunteers and everyone that he meets. When asked about his most influential experiences, he talks about growing up materially poor and how those experiences have inspired much of Paul’s activism. He is a tireless anti-poverty and right-to-food advocate.