ABOUT THE HOST

Paula Vergara

Paula Vergara is the youngest of four salty siblings raised in the Boston suburbs by two wonderful parents (one from Spain), who instilled in her a love of library books, encyclopedias, nature, beaches, paella, Spanish music, and family gatherings that made the neighbors jealous. She grew up in a humor-filled, Catholic—yet unapologetically liberal household, where learning was a priority, and laughter was always loud.

Armed with an independent streak, a dry wit, and a lifelong passion for learning and creative expression, Paula followed the road less traveled, spending a decade in marketing at WGBH in Boston, followed by six years as a professional tennis writer (Roger Federer once held the door for her at the US Open), and many years as a freelance journalist.

Paula currently resides in Delaware.