Paula Machlin joined Florida Gulf Coast University in 2003. She started working in the Undergraduate Admissions and moved into the New Student Program as the Parent Coordinator. During that time is when Paula began her advising experience working with the freshman students and found that she really enjoyed working with students in advising role. Paula joined Lutgert College of Business as an Academic Advisor in 2008. She enjoys art, nature, traveling, and playing tennis in her leisure.