Dr. Paula Swift is a dedicated public servant and a proud wife and mother who has experienced firsthand both the promise and the pitfalls of the American Dream. Now, she is running for Congress in California’s 40th District to be a true representative for the people—someone who listens, understands, and takes action to create a better future for all.

Raised with a value system based on hard work, faith, and service, Paula, a native Californian, put herself through school while raising a family. These academic achievements aren’t just credentials—they are the tools she uses daily to solve complex problems, build coalitions, and inspire others to lead with vision and compassion.

Paula’s professional career spans two decades across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors. As CEO of her consulting firm, she has worked with government agencies, educational institutions, small businesses, and corporate leaders to drive meaningful, measurable change. Her experience has taught her how systems work—and how to fix them when they don’t serve the people they were created for.

In Washington, Paula Swift will bring this same problem-solving mindset to Congress. She will work across the aisle to tackle the issues that matter most to everyday Americans.​​

Paula knows that leadership is not about rhetoric—it’s about results. She will never forget who she’s fighting for: the families working two jobs to make ends meet, the students burdened by debt, the seniors choosing between prescriptions and groceries, and the everyday Americans who just want a government that works for them.