Tzeitel Russel M. Paras (CA)
Mayor (Duarte, CA)
2002: Leadership Academy for Elected Officials
Biography
Tzeitel Russel M. Paras was born in 1972. She was named after the eldest daughter in "Fiddler on the Roof", a Broadway musical. On November 6, 2001, Tzeitel became the first Duarte High School (DHS) alumni and the youngest woman elected to the Duarte City Council. Her family moved to Duarte in 1985. Tzeitel (DHS '89) has two younger brothers: Bertrand Russell (DHS '92) and John Paul George (DHS '96).
In 1989, Tzeitel was named the Los Angeles Times and Pasadena Star News DHS 'Student of the Year'. She served as Mayor Pro Tem during Duarte Student Government Day and was also a DHS representative to Girl State. She attended Woodbury University majoring in Marketing and has worked for CIGNA HealthCare, Pasadena Unified School District and the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. She is currently working part-time as an Outreach Consultant.
As a public servant, Tzeitel Paras-Caracci has served as Chair for the Redevelopment Agency in 2004 and Mayor in 2006. She continues to participate in many facets of government and civic engagement. She has continued to be an active member various organizations and committees. To name a few, she has served as President for APAMO (Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials) 2004-2006, Chair of the CityFutures Panel of Democratic Governance, member of Duarte Education Council and Duarte Community Service Council, Director of Sanitation District in 2006 and was appointed to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities and the League of California Cities.
Tzeitel is thankful for many things, but most of all the difference she can make every day serving the City of Duarte. This has been her hometown for over 24 years and she loves it. She welcomes constructive input on the progress of the city.
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