Paula Scanlan

Paula Scanlan is a 2022 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where she was a member of the women’s swimming and diving team alongside William “Lia” Thomas.

Inspired by her fellow female athletes, Paula broke her silence in the summer of 2023. She spoke out about her experience as a teammate of transgender swimmer “Lia” Thomas, and the attempts of her college’s administration to silence her dissenting opinion. She can attest to the daily mistreatment and emotional blackmail she faced by her university administrators.

Paula now spends her time and efforts encouraging females, especially female athletes, to share their stories and join her in the fight to protect women. Paula is a spokeswoman and advisor for Independent Women’s Forum. She has made her case in congressional hearings, media interviews, and on college campuses..

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