Kidney and other organ donation by Paula Reinhold & Debby

An active Rotarian, Paula Reinhold earned the coveted Rotarian of the Year from her club in 2005, 2022 and 2025, serving as her club’s president in 2008-2009 and two terms as an assistant district governor from 2013-2015. To help celebrate her club’s 50^th Anniversary, she is her club’s president-elect for the 2026-2027 Rotary year.

In the 2016-2017 Rotary year, she served as Lieutenant Governor for her husband, who was Governor of Rotary District 5130.  In 2006, Paula and her husband were presented with the Sonoma County Spirit Award in recognition of their personal contributions and leadership qualities that inspire others.  That year, she was also honored as Volunteer of the Year for Service Groups/Non-Profits.

Paula cares about the future of her community.  A resident of Sonoma County since 1989, Paula believes that giving back is the responsibility of every successful businessperson.  She previously served on the board of the Education Foundation of Cotati and Rohner Park, where she held positions as treasurer and two terms as president.  Paula also served as PTA president at Rohnert Park’s Monte Vista Elementary School, Mountain Shadows Middle School, and Technology High School.

A true global citizen, Paula is a visible humanitarian and a committed example of benevolence.

Paula is so caring, compassionate and selfless that, in 2017, she donated a kidney to a fellow Rotarian.

Paula Reinhold has been married to her husband for nearly 40 years and has two grown sons.  In her spare time, she loves being with her family and friends, traveling, reading, and enjoying their Sonoma Mountain property.

At the April 3 Rotary meeting Paula will share her personal jourmey through kidney donation along with Debby, her kidney recipient.