Paula Hewitt

Paula Hewitt is a highly experienced lawyer with a background in private practice and executive-level roles in Canadian and multinational financial services companies. She holds a Juris Doctor from York University, a BA in Psychology from McGill University, and a Graduate Certificate in Risk Management from the University of Toronto. Paula is also a privacy specialist with a wealth of experience, holding multiple designations in this field.

As the General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Field Trip Health, Paula is responsible for developing and implementing various legal aspects of the business's operations. She applies her diversified skills, open mind, and strategic thinking to build and develop a high-performing team that collaborates on creating unique solutions that meet business goals and legal requirements. Paula is passionate about psychology, holistic wellness, mindfulness, and privacy rights, and she leverages her skills and expertise to support Field Trip Health's mission to heal the sick and better the well.

Throughout her career, Paula has held various leadership positions, including Director at Caldwell Investment Management Ltd., Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Privacy Officer at Raymond James Ltd., Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer (Canada) at Macquarie Group, and Vice President, Legal & Compliance at Dundee Capital Markets & Dundee Goodman Private Wealth. Paula has an extensive range of skills and interests, making her a great asset to any organization she works with.