Paulina Sierra is an Account Coordinator at Southwest Strategies. Her background in political science, journalistic writing and outreach initiatives makes her a vital part of the team. In her role, Sierra supports project managers with marketing and community outreach for a wide range of clients.

Prior to joining the firm, Sierra worked as an intern for South County Economic Development Council, where she helped strengthen the economic development of San Diego’s south bay area by supporting business outreach. She also served as an editor of the University of San Diego (USD) newspaper, where she worked to highlight marginalized voices and often-overlooked stories. Sierra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with minors in Political Science and Theater Arts from USD.