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Paula, I'm so new to the team that I had to wait until your retirement ceremony to grab a picture with you! Thank you for bringing me on board to AVP. Here you are, trading office politics and long commutes for waking up whenever you want and strolling over to the beach for however long you want -- your gain is America's loss. Thank you for a career of public service and for influencing the development of the FAA's safety management and risk-based decision-making culture. And while these initiatives may endure beyond your time in government, know that the memories you made and the care that you provided to your coworker-friend-family-people here will be everlasting. May you sleep in for a few days — ok, maybe a few weeks... but probably no more than two months — and then start looking for how you will change the world in your post-FAA life. Congratulations, and best wishes for the next chapter of your Choose-Your-Own-Adventure story. -- Tony Chu

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Paula,

Thank you for being a considerate and passionate leader. I have appreciated the open lines of communication in particular. Wishing you good health, cherished time with family and lots of fun in the sun!

Poornima

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Paula,

I will miss you! I have always respected you for your honesty and for staying curious. I feel like good leaders listen, ask questions, trust their employees, and empower others to problem solve and push the limits. You've always done this! Beyond that, you are just a wonderful person to work for. I could always count on you to say it like it is and add a pinch of humor to lighten the mood (so appreciated!). You've always been calm and resilient, even when things get chaotic. You're one of a kind and I am so grateful to have been able to work with you for so many years!

Kelsey M.

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Thanks for being a great colleague and mentor over the past 15 years. Wishing you a healthy and happy retirement full of the people and activities you cherish. ENJOY! - Melissa L.

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Congratulations and best wishes as you embark on your next journey! Fair Winds and Following Seas!

Cody Schnaufer

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Paula, what a great career you've had here, and a great partner in safety you've been. Smooth sailing ahead, and thank you! -Andrew Jeffrey, AIR-360

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It is sad to see the other last original ASA'er in AVP leave. It has been great working with you and witnessing where you have taken the FAA's SMS work. The FAA, the broader aviation community and the flying public are safer because of your work and leadership. I feel like Red in the middle of the Shawshank Redemption..."Sometimes it makes me sad, though... Paula being gone. I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright." Enjoy retirement! It might be a good time to work on your private pilot's license. It's incredibly safe. AVP-210 has a great chart if you don't believe me!

- Corey

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Paula--

Wishing you all the best in your Florida retirement! You did such excellent work during your time here and will leave a legacy!

Take it easy!

Joanne Orsena

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Congratulations, Paula! It was wonderful working with you the past few years. You will be so missed!! Wishing you rest and sunshine in your retirement!

Michelle Erickson

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Paula, I'm grateful I got to work with you the past 5 or so years - holy cow the time flew by. Your leadership enabled me to focus on the important things at work and home during a very challenging period. Enjoy all that retirement and Florida have to offer! Hope to bump into you again soon.

-Garrett

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Wishing you all the best in your retirement! You've officially unlocked the next level of life- where every day is a weekend and meetings are optional. Enjoy the relaxation, joy, and freedom (and no more emails)!

Erin Miller

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Paula,

Congratulations on your retirement! I have always looked up to you and admired your hard work, your poise and professionalism, and your dedication to aviation safety. You have made my past 10 years at QED working for you a treat. Cheers to amazing Florida sunsets and relaxation! I hope our paths cross again soon! :)

-Gina

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Wow—what an incredible journey it’s been working with you over the past 20ish years! I can’t even begin to tell you how much I’ve appreciated your leadership, your amazing team, and just the kind of person you are. You’ve made challenges easier, successes sweeter, and more than anything, you’ve been a fantastic friend.

I’ll always be grateful for the laughs, the lessons, and the great moments we’ve shared. Now it’s time for you to kick back and enjoy the well-earned Florida sunshine! Wishing you endless happiness, great health, many memories with your family, and plenty of fishing adventures. And who knows—maybe someday, there will be some grandkids running around to add even more joy to the mix!

I’ll miss you, but I couldn’t be happier for you. You deserve nothing but the best in this next chapter. Enjoy every second!

~ Debbie Derman

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Congratulations, Paula!

You are going to be missed by so many — just look at the overwhelming number of heartfelt messages on this card! I count myself lucky to be among those who had the chance to work with you. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to join the FAA, for believing in what I could bring to the table, and for always being open to my ideas. I still remember covering your whiteboard with my (crazy?) ideas on the hazard taxonomy…and it staying up there for weeks (if not months!).

Your guidance, support, and leadership have left a lasting impact on many, and I’m truly grateful for everything you’ve done for me and the FAA as a whole. Wishing you all the best in retirement — I hope it’s full of fun, relaxation, lots of my Nonna Lucia's beef stew, and everything you’ve been looking forward to — it is certainly well-deserved (I’m ever-so-slightly jealous).

Please keep in touch!

-Lona Saccomando

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Paula, It has always been a pleasure to work with you on the SMS and other projects. I wish you all the best on the next journey of your life and hope that our paths cross again down the road.

Jim Crotty (ARM)

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Congratulations, Paula! As you depart the fix, I hope you take a moment to appreciate just how much you've done to improve aviation safety—not just here at home, but around the world. It’s been an honor to work alongside you all these years.

Now it’s time to enjoy the good stuff: sleeping in, slobbery black lab kisses, fishing, and beach days. You’ve earned every bit of it!

- Warren

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So sad you are leaving us, but so happy for you as you head off to gatorland. Thanks for your leadership, actually laughing at my jokes (?), and everything you did for me and for aviation safety.

Happy Fishing - Todd

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Paula - thank you for your leadership and all that you've done for aviation safety! I greatly enjoyed working with you and wish you a most wonderful next chapter.

- Aleta Best

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Congratulations Paula! I wish you many perfect fishing trips and beach days! I will always appreciate you bringing me to the FAA. Happy Retirement!

Calvin

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Hope you enjoy that well deserved time under the Florida sun!

Cheers,

Mike McNabb

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Remembering our fun in ATO! Best wishes on your retirement! You'll be missed!

Sharon

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Congratulations Paula on your retirement. It was great to have you on the VSRP team. Wishing you nothing but the best in this next chapter for you and your family. -Chelsea Rowe

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Paula,

Congratulations on your well-deserved time off! Wishing you endless days of joy, relaxation, and new adventures in retirement. It’s a pleasure working with you in the past 10 years. I'll miss seeing you in the office and online, but I hope you feel continuous love and happiness during your retirement. Enjoy the beaches…cheers your second act! May it be even more fantastic than the first!!

~ Grace Fong

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Congratulations Paula! It has been 34 years since we first met in ALG. What an amazing career. You are a great leader who guides, influences, and inspires others towards a common goal. You can retire knowing you helped mentor others in their personal/professional growth and development. They are the next leaders of the FAA. Thank you for all your hard work and dedicated service to making aviation safer for all. Now it is time to turn the page and write your next chapter. Looking forward to spending the next 34 years of Sun, Sand and Soul with my Barefoot Angel! Love you! Todd

"People will forget what you said, People will forget what you did, But People will never forget how you made them feel" Maya Angelou!

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Paula,

Congratulations on your retirement—you truly deserve the best!

I will miss you deeply and appreciate you more than words could ever express. You have been such a powerful and positive force in so many lives! Thank you for never dimming your light, for always speaking your truth, for remaining unapologetically yourself, and for standing firm in your values. You are exactly who you present yourself to be, and that authenticity is what so many of us admire and love about you.

Continue shining brightly – you are as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. May this next chapter be filled with joy, adventure, and abundant blessings for you and your family.

Love,

Deirdre

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It’s easy to say that you have been the best manager I’ve had. Besides being an adept leader to look up to, you always had the compacity to treat everyone as an individual.  The positive impacts you have made eco, so keep it up!  Congratulations on your retirement

~Jimmy Bruno

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Have a great retirement Paula! See you one day down in Florida!! - Blake Hobson

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Congrats ma'am! I hope you enjoy your retirement and know that you will be missed. It was a pleasure working with you and I wish you nothing but the best.

Andrea Hoidal

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Paula,

Congratulations on an outstanding career and a richly deserved retirement! Your unwavering dedication and leadership with Safety Management and helping navigate the vast number of projects over the years demonstrated your tireless commitment to aviation safety. You’ve set a high bar for excellence, and your impact will resonate long after your retirement.

Your passion for aviation safety has left an indelible mark, shaping the industry and enriching the lives of all those fortunate enough to work alongside you. Your legacy is one of impact, integrity, and a willingness to help others improve every step of the way.

As you embark on this next chapter, wishing you all the best as you enter this exciting new phase of life. May your retirement be filled with joy, fulfillment, and countless memorable moments.

Thank you for everything, Paula. Here’s to blue skies and tailwinds ahead in all your future endeavors!

Warmest wishes,
Chris Spangenberg

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Congratulations, Paula!!! You've been the best friend and colleague anyone could ever ask for! Thank you so much for all that you've done for us! You deserve the best that retirement can offer!

Scott

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... and best wishes for your retirement! I enjoyed working with you in AVP, and on speech-related stuff in the past. Thanks for helping me come over to AVP. For me, it was a great move at a great time!

It is sad to see you go, but I’m happy for you. Be sure to employ a Sun Management System there in Florida, then take a deep dive into systemic conditions that you enjoy. Measure the fun you are having to make sure your activities are working as intended. :)

Neil Mansharamani

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Paula,

Congrats! It was great working with you over the years. Florida adventures await. Enjoy your retirement! Jeff Lee

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Congratulations on your retirement, Paula! While your contributions to FAA's safety management efforts are well-known, I hope you are also recognized for your early career years working on international R&D efforts (where our paths first crossed). Those were some good years. Thanks for your invaluable service to FAA and I hope you have many happy adventures in your next chapter.

All the best,

Michelle Westover

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Paula, wishing you the best in your retirement. Well-deserved!

Todd McKeever (AVP)

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Amazing! Enjoy a much deserved vacation!

-Emily Lynch

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Paula, thank you for everything you have done for the FAA. You've been a tremendous role model--someone I always looked up to for your passion and integrity as I came up in the world of safety. What a hole you will leave here; we will do our best to carry on the culture and institutions you've stood up. In the meantime, enjoy your very well deserved retirement!

Kelsey Sydney

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Paula, thank you for the many years of professional and personal friendship. You were such a

N important part in my personal and professional growth.

Mike

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Well, I really can' t post the pictures I have here .... so moving on :-) We started the journey a long long time ago to do something that will never be done again. I would say mission accomplished! You made a difference and quietly left your mark on the aviation industry. It's a long list of accomplishments! You also managed to take a quick exist before we could!! Wishing you all the best on you next adventure! Remember we can see you from space :-)

You know who :-)

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Paula, I feel like we've known each other for forever. I'm so grateful for the time that we've shared working together in various lines of business in the FAA, and for the friendship that we've developed over the years. Congratulations to you, my friend. I wish you all the best!!! Cassandra "CJ" James

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Paula,

Congratulations on your retirement! No more early mornings, no more rushing out the door to work, just time to enjoy your life on your schedule! You've earned every minute of it.

It's been an absolute pleasure working with you. You've been the kind of leader people look up to, steady, supportive, and genuine. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a strong team you brought together, but even more grateful for your friendship.

Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.

~Chris Sweet

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Paula,

I am so happy for you and wish you Godspeed in your new life after the FAA. You were my first manager in the FAA when I came to AOV back in 2007. We had great times and moved lots of safety oversight products. You made a difference and continued that mantra through retirement. Be blessed and have a wonderful life!

Cheers

Jon Gray

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Papa Mike,

Job well done my friend. Enjoy your special piece of my native Florida and the Gulf of Mexico coastline. May all of your daily 5 o'clock cocktails be blessed with a warm glowing sunset. Best of all, your weekly schedule will be 6-Saturdays and Sunday.

-Jim Knight

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Great minds think alike I was just recently told. You have made a difference, and you have been a wonderful, intelligent and practical person to work with all of these years. Thanks for all of your support and I wish you the best and hope our paths cross again...

Mike Virga

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Congratulations on this next exciting chapter of your life. I'm sure the fishing will be great in retirement. You will be missed, but by looking at all these messages, I can tell your legacy of excellence, kindness, and service will continue at the FAA.

Nick Delgado

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Paula,

It has truly been a blessing for me to have you in my life these past 11 years as a friend, confidant, and oh yes, a manager (BEST MANAGER EVER)😊 You have an innate talent for building and leading teams of incredible people who flourish and do amazing things because of your personal management style. With all our talks about which of us would/could retire before the other, you ended up beating me to it in the end. Now I guess I just have to get on the stick! Congratulations on your retirement. Keep in touch and see you in Florida.

Mark S. Orr

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Paula, congratulations!!!!! This next chapter for you will be magical! Your leadership and friendship is just astronomical! Thank you for all of your support and all of your dear wisdom. Always thinking of you and Todd!

-Paige

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It will be a dark day at the FAA but your future will be bright as the 2017 eclipse, lol. I hope you have a fabulous retirement; you deserve it! It was great working with you! Good luck, Joy

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Paula, more than anything, take this time and enjoy your next level...Retirement is truly a commencement for another dimension for you...Only you can determine how high you may soar....in this next season, let the wind beneath your retirement wings cause you to soar in greater dimensions.

Patrick (formerly AVP-210)

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"I have no shame in asking questions" is what I admired and learned from you! Wishing you a joyful and relaxing time at the beach.

-Hamid

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Paula,

Your strong and inspiring leadership and integrity shine throughout the ranks of AVP-300. I am grateful that I got the chance to work with you, and I am glad you will enjoy a well-deserved retirement. I wish you safe travels and clear skies!

Best Wishes,

Miriam Laufer (QED)

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Paula,

Congratulations on your retirement!! I hope you love your new life. I'm so happy for you and I look forward to hearing details.

It was a privilege working with you.

Michele Cappelle

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Paula, I have so appreciated you and your constant openness to sharing your time, wisdom, and advice to help advance our safety culture program, and to help me/us as individuals growing and learning in the FAA! You set such an example in your commitment to safety, your constancy of purpose and sticking to the mission through times of change, and your commitment to your people. It was a pleasure working with you and I hope you will stay in touch. Congratulations and thank you for your years of service to such a valuable mission. Cheers, Katie Murphy

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Dear Paula, I am so excited for you and the next chapter of your life! I will miss working with you, but I will always be inspired by your leadership and support that I was lucky to experience. I hope this next chapter brings you tons of sleep, relaxation and the best that life has to offer!

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Watch out world, here she comes! It has been a pleasure working with you since coming to AOV in 2005. Thank you for being a great manager to me, but most of all a good friend. Wishing you a future filled with joy, fulfillment, and exciting new adventures as you embark on this next chapter.  Cheers to a beautiful new journey. Life is full of wonders; discover and enjoy every second! Again CONGRATULATIONS!!

Robin Holmes

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Dear Paula,

I wish I had known you better and longer while at the FAA but the last few years have been enlightening, and I've learned a lot from you. I wish you all the best in your next chapter and hope that our paths cross again!

Thank You and enjoy the road less travelled!

Sarbhpreet

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Wishing you and your family the best on your next adventure!

~Libby

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Happy Retirement, Paula!

Though we never worked together, anyone who makes it 34 years at the FAA deserves a standing ovation (and probably a nap!). Wishing you endless joy, relaxation, and zero acronyms in this next chapter. Congrats and enjoy every minute - you've earned it!

Denise Beaudoin

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Wishing you all the best and hope you have a relaxing retirement! Your support and advocacy for SMS really made a difference. You will be missed!

- Tamara

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Take every day as a blessing! Thank you for all you've done for the flying public. This retirement is well deserved for sure. It was a pleasure working with you these past few years, and I will always look back working with you and the rest of the SMS team with fond memories and a dash of chuckles mixed in. May you have the very best. Well done.

Brent Hart, ARM

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Paula....I am SO jealous! It has been a pleasure working with you over the years! I hope you enjoy every minute of retirement and get to spend lots of time with your family and friends. I will miss seeing you around the halls. Save me a margarita down in Florida!

Forest

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Paula -- Wishing you a wonderful retirement. You have been a valuable member of the AVS family from the time you joined the organization. Thank you for your dedicated service to the FAA and the American public. Now kick off your shoes and enjoy the sun, sand and surf!

Peggy Gilligan

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Congratulations Paula!!! It's been an absolute pleasure working for you over the years. You truly made it enjoyable to work thru all the challenges, fire drills, and issues we've had to tackle every day.

It's really amazing to see how much you've grown SMS at the FAA over the years and it's evident by how many safety issues we're pulled into to lead or support year after year.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to voice my ideas and opinions and allow them to grow while influencing how safety is done and perceived at the agency. Your leadership and accomplishments will have positive long lasting effects for years to come.

All the best to you in your retirement! We'll stay in touch for sure!!

-Eugene

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Paula,

It has been a pleasure working with you over the past few years. You are a truly dedicated civil servant who has had a multiplicative impact on all the personnel you work with! Your work with aviation safety has been profound and impactful and speaks volumes about the quality of work you have produced throughout your decades of service here at the FAA. Your legacy is being demonstrated throughout this page on the countless testimonials and well wishes from those you have impacted over the years. God bless, godspeed, and may you enjoy a lifetime of happiness, peace, and adventures!!

RPH

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You are a phenomenal leader, you bring people together, you are a force, the one who leads the way, the one who emphasizes the importance of a vision and a goal without undermining other people’s ideas, a motivator, a person who makes us think differently, one of the few rare leaders who collaborates and yet can step in when direction and assertiveness is necessary, a leader who challenges us and knows the importance of guiding others, exceptionally hard working (honestly……you work so hard)! You are like a duck on a pond; calm on the surface but paddling both physically and mentally as hard as you can to stay afloat……

The FAA will miss an amazing individual, an outstanding leader, and a beautiful person. I hope you and I can remain friends as we have over the years even when we did not connect in between.

I am not going to say goodbye as I know we will continue to stay connected. Fair Winds!

~Bunty

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Wishing you all the best on your next adventure! Angelique

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Hi Paula,

See you in Florida! The best part of our lives is just beginning. Though our time together was brief, I will be eternally grateful to have met you and worked with you. Thank you for your leadership and all your contributions to the agency. You’ll always be my inspiration. Love and hugs.

Eva Lee Ngai

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Paula, I am very happy for you! I wish you a great retirement and I hope you take the time to enjoy those beautiful sunsets at the beach!! We might bump into each other at some point! :) That would be so nice! It was a pleasure meeting you.

Take care!

Laura

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I’m incredibly grateful for your guidance, leadership, and friendship over the past 20 years. You’ll be deeply missed by all of us. Wishing you a happy, healthy retirement filled with joy—and plenty of big fish! I hope we stay in touch and that our paths cross again someday. Thank you for all the wonderful memories.

All the best,

Rich Golden

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It's hard to believe this day has come. I will always remember you as one of the first welcoming faces I met when I started at the FAA. I will treasure all the happy times together and I am forever grateful for your friendship and all you've done for my career. It's been wonderful seeing you lead the FAA on so many fronts, and also watching your boys grow into men. Again, it's hard to believe this day has come because you've always been there. I wish you all the best and some much deserved relaxation and pool-side ritas! Hope to see you in your post-FAA days ahead.

Cheers,

Chad

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Congratulations Paula on your Retirement.

It looks like the Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore East are also very happy on your Retirement. Look forward to see you and Todd in Virginia and Florida.

Cheers!

Danko

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I'm so happy for you. You deserve all the best. I can already tell Florida is going to agree with you!

-Whitney Lee

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How is it that you are beating me to it? You know I'm right behind you! I hope I'm the only FAAer who can say I knew you in high school - and you look exactly the same!

Many happy adventures in your next phase of life!

Good luck,

Bonnie Ahumada

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Ahhhh relaxation and now being able to focus on the future!! So happy for you. Our friendship started back in ASA, and you are my true bestie. Looking forward to many more years of fun (in the sun) and making great memories. Congratulations!

Barbara Pisaro

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Paula,

Thank you! Learned a lot from you and have grown because of that. Enjoy retirement and be healthy and safe.

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Paula-

I still remember the first time we met. You were in the elevator lobby at the QED office and one of my coworkers introduced me to you. I thought—wow, there’s someone I would really like to work with. Needless to say, some years (decades?) later, I can truly say my gut instinct was spot on! You have been a stellar client, colleague, and friend. You have been steadfast in your leadership, someone we could always rely on to figure out the path forward all while bringing the fun. I am so happy for you that you are moving on to calmer waters and hope we can meet up at the beach sometime soon!

Congrats!!!! Sending all my best!

-Sue

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I'm so happy that you're able to move into the next chapter of your life. Your years of dedicated service and the profound contributions you've made, have forever shaped safety management in the FAA. I'm proud and honored to have worked with you these past two decades (wow, time flies when you're having fun!). I hope when you reflect on your career with the FAA, you are as proud of what you've accomplished, as I am of all that you've achieved. I will truly miss working with you, but I know that we will stay in touch. And, while I'm sad to see you go, I couldn't be happier for you, Paula!

-Brian Shaw

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Hi Paula, "It's so important to do something every day that will make you happy." Wishing you the very best in retirement and living the Bob Ross lifestyle. All the best, Jill Brennan

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Hi Paula,

"It's so important to do something every day that will make you happy."

Wishing you the very best in retirement and living the Bob Ross lifestyle.

All the best,

Jill Brennan

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Paula,

Although I didn’t have the privilege of working directly with you, I will always cherish your beautiful spirit. Your laughter, smile, and lighthearted jokes made every interaction memorable. May you continue to embrace joy, savor life's moments, and welcome your new beginning with open arms.

Rita Cummings (AVP)

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Paula,

Congratulations on your retirement.  It was wonderful working with you in ASA/AVP.  I think we accomplished a lot with limited resources. Thank you for your support and leadership. Wishing you a wonderful retirement full of health and happiness.​​​

Best wishes,​​​

Amer Younossi​

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Congrats Paula! I'm so happy for you and sad for the rest of us. I'll miss the fun you brought to the office and your expertise. I always appreciated your common sense approach and your advocacy for us in AVP.

I'm glad you'll have more time to enjoy your family. Maybe I'll run into you walking on the beach at Emerald Isle some day!

All the best!

Jake Galley

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Paula, It has been nothing short of a pleasure working with you over the past 5 years. We sincerely appreciate all of the partnership, advice and technical support, especially as we launched the Part 139 SMS Program for Airports. We are safer and stronger because of you. All the best in this next journey. Be well and most importantly, thank you!

Birke Rhodes, ARP

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Paula,

Thank you for the warm welcome when I joined the FAA in 2018. You led an incredible team, and I’m proud to have been part of AVP-300. Your dedication to safety and the many people you inspired will leave a lasting legacy at AVP and across the FAA.

You had a way of making everyone feel seen and valued—and you made it a genuinely fun place to work. As Joe said in another post, you made this place feel a lot more human.

Wishing you and your family all the best as you begin this next chapter!

Mayowa

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I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt congratulations on your retirement. After so many years of dedication and hard work, you’ve certainly earned this new chapter in your life.

Working with you has been a true privilege. Your professionalism, wisdom, and kindness have always been an inspiration to me and many others. You’ve made a significant impact not only through your work but also through the supportive and positive environment you fostered in the office. So very many AVS-SMS meetings and a fair share of SM-ICG meetings too.

As you transition into this exciting new phase, I hope it brings you plenty of joy, relaxation, and the opportunity to pursue all the things you’ve been looking forward to. Whether it’s traveling, spending more time with family, or diving into new hobbies, I wish you all the best. Fair skies and tailwinds.

Rick Krens

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Congrats Paula! Thank you for bringing me to AVP! Enjoy retirement!

Ivan Huynh

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For starters I find it hard to believe you have 34 years of Federal service -- if there's an FAA fountain of youth you found it! I've always liked you a lot even when the pressures of SMS made everyone grumpy and stressed. Ah the good old days...

I wish you the very best in retirement and you'll have lots of time with your boys, their partners, and I expect soon grandchildren!

Fondly,

Sean

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Paula,

From the good days and bad days in AOV, through the great days in AVP, you have been trusted friend and leader. Its hard to imagine how we'll be able to operate without you. I know you'll enjoy your retirement, and I hope we can meet up with you and Todd in FL sometime. It was great that we got to enjoy the Robert Cray Band with you and Todd. Can't express my thanks enough and just know you'll be greatly missed.

chris

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I hate to see you go but I know it's your time to discover the world the way you would like to. I'm going to truly miss our girl talks in your office or the elevator. Enjoy your flowers while you can. Please stay in touch.

Ebony H :)

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It's so sad to hear about the good people leaving us behind! It was an absolute pleasure working with you Paula on all our RED projects. I will always cherish those times and all our collaborations!

I wish you the VERY best on your next endeavors! We will all miss you!!! I know you will enjoy retirement to its fullest!!!

Rany Azzi - AFS-430

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Congratulations, Paula! Enjoy what you have earned. Happy retirement!

Dereck Wilson

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Paula, congratulations and enjoy your retirement! Thank you so much for your 34 years of service and for your leadership on SMS and other safety initiatives. You are a true safety professional and it’s been great working with you! All the best! Thanks, John Dermody

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Thanks for your dedication to aviation safety!

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When you're O'fishally retired and the line is slack, I hope you take time to reflect on the incredible legacy you've built throughout an amazing career. Your hard work, dedication, and impact on aviation safety will remain long into the future. It has truly been a pleasure working with you.

Wishing you calm waters and bountiful catches in this exciting new chapter.

All the best,

Jim Marks

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Wishing you all the best in retirement Paula. You will be GREATLY missed here at FAA. I am excited for you in your next chapter, and we will keep in touch!!

-Kris

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Paula,

I was so blessed to work under your great leadership. You are a great leader, kind, and caring, and your office was always open for me to come and talk to you.

As you enter your new chapter in life, may you be blessed. We will miss you but never forgotten. Thank you for all that you have done.

HAPPY RETIREMENT BE BLESSED

Salomi

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Paula,

I will never forget the morning you messaged me asking for help navigating SPIRE in 2021, back when I was still acting as the AVS Business Planner in AQS. That 5-minute call was a life changer, because it veered me into your path and you swiftly brought me over to AVP and onto this amazing team that is AVP-300. You have made such a great, unforgettable impact on my life, as I know you have on many others. Thank you for your leadership and guidance these past few years :') You will be incredibly missed here. Enjoy your well deserved retirement!!

Francesca