My name is Paola Branda. Twenty-five years ago, my family and I came to America from Venezuela with nothing but hope. My father, a pastor, brought us here because he believed in something bigger—a better life, more opportunity, and the freedom to build a future for his children. Like so many immigrant families, we came here with faith, values, and the willingness to work hard. And America gave us that chance.

That same hope is what led me to dedicate the last fifteen years of my life to serving children of all ages as an educator. I’ve worked in our schools. I’ve worked with our families. And I’ve seen firsthand where our system is failing.

I’ve seen incredible teachers—good, dedicated teachers—forced to work two jobs just to make ends meet. That is unacceptable. When our teachers are struggling, our children suffer. And when our children suffer, our future suffers. That reality pushed me to go further—to earn my master’s degree and my doctorate in educational leadership—because I knew real change starts with leadership. But my commitment to serving our community didn’t stop in the classroom.

My husband and I co-founded a Venezuelan nonprofit, funding it ourselves, because we believe service starts with action—not talk. We didn’t wait for government. We stepped up. That’s who I am. Not a career politician. Not a Washington insider. I’m a mother. An educator. A business-minded community leader. And someone who has lived the American Dream. But today, that dream is getting harder to reach—especially here in Palm Beach County.

Families are being crushed by rising property taxes. Homeowners are struggling with outrageous insurance costs. Young families can’t afford to buy homes in the communities they grew up in. And too many people feel like the government has stopped listening. I’m running as a Republican because I believe in faith, family, freedom, personal responsibility, secure borders, and opportunity.

As someone who came here legally, I deeply value legal immigration and the American process. America welcomes those who seek freedom—but we must have law, order, and fairness. I also believe our nation was founded on strong Christian principles—principles like faith, personal responsibility, compassion, and service. And those values still matter.

We are one nation under God. United. I believe that if a Republican has a good solution for our district, I’ll support it and if a Democrat has a good solution for our district, I’ll support it. My commitment is with the people of Palm Beach County and the families of Florida. Right now, too many politicians are serving special interests instead of serving WE THE PEOPLE. That has to change. I’m running to fight for our children. To support our teachers. To protect our families. To lower costs. To bring common-sense solutions to housing, insurance, and taxes. And to restore accountability in government. I know what it looks like when freedom is lost. I saw it happen in Venezuela.

That’s why I will always fight to protect liberty here in America. Because America is worth protecting. And our children are worth fighting for. Together, we can strengthen our schools. Support our families. Protect our values. And put Palm Beach County first again. I humbly ask for your support, your prayers, and your vote. May God bless you, may God bless our community, and may God continue to bless the United States of America.