Paula Lawlor

Paula Lawlor is the Founder and CEO of Sage Clinical RCM and a seasoned healthcare executive with more than 30 years of C-suite leadership and entrepreneurial experience. After decades leading transformational growth in clinical and operational settings, Paula brings her strategic vision and deep commitment to community impact to her work in advancing educational opportunity for young people in Italy.

Rooted in her Italian heritage, Paula’s philanthropic mission is driven by a belief that every child—regardless of background or geography—deserves access to a high-quality education. Inspired by her family’s story and by the resilience of Italian communities, she champions initiatives that strengthen public schools, elevate educators, and expand pathways for opportunity across the country.

In alignment with the mission of Teach For Italy, Paula is passionate about supporting efforts that develop the next generation of educational leaders. She is especially committed to programs that bring talented, mission-driven individuals into classrooms, foster transformative teaching, and build long-term capacity within Italy’s most underserved schools.

Drawing on her extensive experience in organizational growth, operational excellence, and systems-level leadership, Paula brings a strategic lens to strengthening education ecosystems. Whether scaling healthcare organizations or supporting educational innovation, she is guided by a lifelong commitment to equity, empowerment, and sustainable impact.