The Interviews: Chula Vista Deputy Mayor and Supervisorial Candidate Carolina Chavez

About This Episode

In this episode of Emo Brown Media Presents: The Interviews, we sit down with Carolina Chavez, Deputy Mayor of Chula Vista and candidate for San Diego County Supervisor, District 1. Carolina shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a dedicated public servant, and discusses her vision for the future of the county.

In this episode:

• A Humble Beginning: Carolina opens up about her family’s hard-working roots, describing how her grandfather, a strawberry field picker, worked 16-hour days in the Bracero Program. “He slept in a chair because he couldn’t lay down,” she recalls, reflecting on her family’s dedication and sacrifices.
• Binational Affairs & Early Politics: At just 18, Carolina became a binational reporter, a job that led her into politics and a passion for economic development, migrant affairs, and cross-border relations. She shares her early career story, including a memorable conversation with Mario Orso, the current chair of Sandag, which set her on the path to representing Chula Vista.
• A Personal Turning Point: Carolina recounts a pivotal moment in her life when her mother was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. “If there’s anything that’s going to stop you in your tracks, it’s your mom having cancer,” she says. She stepped away from her career to care for her mom, an experience that deepened her understanding of the value of healthcare and support systems.

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