Paxton Mills
Community Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator
Paxton graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Richmond. She has been a volunteer with VABDF since 2018 with involvement including on-site event support, communications, and advocacy committee work. With the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF), Paxton served as a member of the National Youth Leadership Institute (NYLI), youth representative on the Board of Directors, and member of the Bleeding Disorders Conference (BDC) Planning Committee. Currently, she is a speaker and research co-author with NBDF. In 2026, she was named a Susan Skinner Scholar by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) and Christine Lee Young Researcher Award nominee. Paxton is passionate about improving outcomes and quality of life for all individuals living with bleeding disorders, particularly females and those living with rare conditions through research, education, and advocacy. She is excited to advance VABDF’s mission of supporting the greater bleeding disorders community and beyond.
