About the Author

Paula Compton has been involved in federal acquisitions with a number of U.S. government agencies for over 30 years. She has held staff and management positions in both operations and policy, in the United States and abroad. She is currently an independent consultant.

Paula received her bachelor’s degree from the California State University, Northridge; a master’s degree in architecture and urban planning from the University of California, Los Angeles; and a master’s degree in public law from the Antioch School of Law (now the David A. Clarke School of Law).