Paula Pederson

Paula Pederson joined M State in 2018 as the director of safety and emergency preparedness. She oversees safety and emergency preparedness for the campuses, including occupational health and safety requirements, environmental regulations and management, and emergency preparedness. She previously served as the health and safety coordinator for Lakes Country Service Cooperative, providing safety consultation to school districts, cities and counties. She earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota, Duluth and an associate degree from Fergus Falls Community College.