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Meet Santiera
Santiera is known as an influential leader with a growth mindset that enjoys mentoring, volunteering, and partnering with community organizations. While living in Chesapeake
she has been able to serve the community, inspire the next generation, and use resources to make a positive impact on those around.
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As a healthcare professional, Santiera has cared for people who were in need of support beyond the walls of the hospital. Those moments taught her that strong communities and strong leadership are essential to the well-being of every resident. Santiera currently serves on the Chesapeake Commission on Health and Well-Being working alongside committed leaders to address the health of Chesapeake and to ensure access to equitable services.
In 2018, she was appointed to the Advisory Board for Respiratory Care for the Commonwealth of Virginia by former Governor Ralph Northam, and reappointed in 2023, by former Governor Glenn Youngkin, which is an honor that continues to guide her commitment to public service.
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Santiera's call to public service is rooted in hope, humanity, and the belief in listening to lead while advocating for voices of all communities. Her commitment to public service is to ensure that progress is measured not just by promises made, but lives improved. If elected to serve on City Council, she will work with local and state officials, civic leagues, and local organizations to advance meaningful solutions. Her leadership on City Council will focus on strengthening neighborhoods, supporting sustainable growth, and ensuring accessible services that will contribute to improved living conditions.
TOGETHER we can build a future where every community
has the opportunity to thrive in Chesapeake.
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