Get to know Jessica Carrasco's values, community work and platforms for Pajaro Valley schools.
Candidate Statement
Jessica is running for Pajaro Valley Board Trustee, District 6 to make our schools accessible and equitable for our youth, our students, parents, and families. Jessica is all about action when it comes to advocacy.
About Jessica
Jessica is a mother, a long-time educator, and community advocate. Jessica Carrasco was proudly raised in Watsonville, California. She is an educator in the Pajaro Valley, who has previously taught World History, U.S History, Ethnic Studies and Social Justice at Watsonville High School and Lakeside Middle. She has also supported students with autism in the Chrysalis Center as an instructional aid.
Jessica is a working artist and Founder of Carrasco Concepts, an art brand that focuses on creating art that highlights her community in a positive way . Carrasco uses part of her sticker funds to fundraise money for the Born and Raised in Watsonville Scholarship, a scholarship she created in 2018.
Currently she works for Arte del Corazon, a non-profit organization that advocates for the arts and for artists of color through art exposure and hands-on training.
She is currently on the board of the Pajaro Valley Arts Gallery, serves on the Board for the Museum of Art and History in downtown Santa Cruz and has formally served as a Parks and Recreation Commissioner for the City of Watsonville.
In her free time, Jessica loves to spend time with her daughter, her family, reading, creating, and playing soccer.
Awards, Recognitions, and Endorsements
With a proven commitment to education, the arts, and the well-being of the Watsonville community, Jessica's efforts have touched countless lives, creating lasting change and fostering pride in our beautiful hometown.
Endorsements
Vanessa Quiroz Carter- Mayor of Watsonville
Maria Orozco- Previous PVUSD Trustee for district 6 and currently a City Council Member
Francisco Paco Estrada- Former Mayor and City Council Member
Moe Haro & Abby Haro- President and administrator for Watsonville Riders
Israel “Viejo” Garcia- President of Watsonville Impalas
Angelica Patty Bonilla- Family First Car Club
Paul DeWorken- Monterey Bay Murals- Artist
Pricilla Martinez- Artist/Tattoo Artist
Jaime Sanchez- Muralist/Artist
Shirley Muñoz- Cabrillo Educator, Borad member for Watsonville Public Library
Gabriel Medina- Candidate for PVUSD TA 3, Film Producer, Cabrillo Educator
Awards and Recognitions
2018: Young Voters Art Contest Winner - County of Santa Cruz. 2021: Candidate for Women Leaders of the Year - YWCA. 2021: Outside the Frame - Santa Cruz County Artist. 2022: Community Hero Award - Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services. 2023: Educator of the Year - Nexties by Lookout and Event Santa Cruz 2024: Non-Profit of the Year - Nexties by Lookout and Event Santa Cruz 2024: Keynote Speaker for Cultivating Hope
News Paper Articles
Contact Information
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