Paula Carrasco
Paula Carrasco is a Chilean basketball player and environmental professional from Valparaíso. She plays for Sportiva Italiana de Valparaíso and is a member of the Chile women’s national basketball team.
Early Life and Education
Born in Valparaíso, Paula is the youngest of four siblings. Her passion for basketball began at the age of eight when she started training with Club Brisas in La Florida. Alongside her athletic pursuits, she pursued higher education and graduated from the University of Chile with a degree in environmental chemistry.
Basketball Career
Carrasco plays primarily as a shooting guard, occasionally taking on the role of point guard. She is a key player for Sportiva Italiana de Valparaíso and has represented Chile at various international competitions. In November 2023, she was part of the national squad that competed in the Santiago Pan American Games.
Balancing elite-level sports with her professional and personal life has been a significant challenge. During the Pan American Games, she publicly reflected on the complexities of managing motherhood, a professional career, and high-performance athletics. She is the mother of one son.
Professional Career in Environmental Science
In February 2023, Carrasco began working for Chile’s Ministry for the Environment in the climate change department. Her role focuses on mitigation and transparency, specifically contributing to the country’s national greenhouse gas inventory. Her work is key to Chile’s environmental reporting and its commitments to international climate goals.
Public Life
In September 2024, Paula Carrasco and Chilean President Gabriel Boric publicly confirmed their relationship, drawing national attention and marking a new chapter in her public profile.
- 17 January 1994
- Chile
- President Gabriel Boric
- 18 September 2024 - Present
