CVTA President Carissa Carrera named Woman of the Year by Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - Coachella Valley Teachers Association President Carissa Carrera was recognized on Monday by Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez as the 2025 Assembly District 36 Woman of the Year.

Gonzalez said he was honored to name Carrera as Woman of the Year, and “As President of the Coachella Valley Teachers Association (CVTA), Carissa has dedicated herself to advocating for educators, students, and our community."

Gonzalez continued, "Throughout her career, Carissa has created supportive environments for her students, encouraging them to help one another and celebrate each other's growth.... Since becoming CVTA President, Carissa has worked tirelessly to improve working conditions for teachers and learning environments for students. She has also led efforts to address corruption in the eastern Coachella Valley, knowing that it will create better opportunities for the entire community."

News Channel 3's Peter Daut spoke with Carissa Carrera in depth on Tuesday about the honor from Assemblyman Gonzalez, as well as about where things currently stand with Coachella Valley Unified School District.