Born in Venice, Paola has been in the real estate business in the city for almost 30 years, during which time she has accumulated a wealth of experience in the Venetian property market and has been instrumental in numerous notable property sales and purchases.

Having studied French, English and Spanish at Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, Paola spent her earlier years in Milan studying for a diploma in antiques and interior design, later returning to the city where she worked for the Venice Committee (the forerunner of Save Venice Inc. – an American organisation based in New York with an office in Venice dedicated to preserving the artistic heritage of Venice) and the Croce di Malta (a non-profit organisation of volunteers assisting people in health, social and charitable organisations).