Paula Tupper is a graduate of Grand Valley State University ('18) with a Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science. 
 
After a decade of experience in Grand Rapids, Michigan working in fitness and athletics, Paula returns to the area (native to Wilmington, IL) with excitement and gratitude for a new career in athletics at JJC. Prior to JJC, she has 6 years of experience working in athletics and fitness at a competitive tennis and athletic facility in Grandville, MI including personal training, group fitness and tennis instruction, marketing and sales, and facility management. 
 
Paula has a passion for sports and grew up playing competitive softball and volleyball, and has transitioned to competitive tennis in her adult years. Additionally she enjoys watching and attending professional and college athletic events regularly.
 
In her spare time, you can find her staying active outdoors swimming, biking, playing tennis and pickleball, or chasing around her niece and nephew.