Paula Allen/ Pollyzoom has degrees in Art Education B.S. College of St Rose, Theatre MA State University of New York and in 2016 she stepped into the world of Film and Animation with her MFA in Film from Vermont College of Fine Art Film program.
Paula has been an art and drama teacher, and art administrator, an illustrator, and the last 4 years she has focused on animation.

Paula has received cultural affairs grants for kids for many years and created those community programs for children. She received the Humanitarian award in 2011 from the Tampa Human Rights Council for her work in the community with underserved children. Nominated for Women of the year in Community service in 2008 by the St. Petersburg Florida chamber of commerce.