Paola Betina Ayala

Paola Ayala serves in operations in Pennsylvania, where she has been in her current position for over a year as of June and brings a total of two and a half years of experience in the field. Her career path began in food operations, where she gained three to four years of experience, before moving into warehouse operations. In her role, Ayala focuses on accurate labor and staffing, engaging with team members to identify barriers and improve processes creatively while delivering results, upholding standards, fostering teamwork, and prioritizing safety. She is skilled at connecting with people from diverse backgrounds, navigating language barriers and body language to build rapport and achieve shared goals. Ayala pursued her education starting at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences in Peru. Following disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, she relocated to the United States for hands-on experience and completed her degree in Australia to enhance her English skills and gain global perspectives. Her academic achievements include earning first place at her Peruvian university and being selected to participate in the Peruvian Congress for international business. Outside her professional duties, Ayala participates in volunteer initiatives such as Salvation Army pick and packing, Out of the Darkness for suicide prevention, the Women in Amazon 5K run, efforts supporting pets, animals, and the environment, sustainability initiatives, and helping meet the daily needs of people experiencing homelessness.