My name is Carmen Elisa Borja, and I grew up in El Salvador, where I became an attorney and practiced Law. I moved to Georgia in 2002 when I met my husband. We have two children, Alonzo, a freshman at Clemson University, and Elisa Mariana, a senior at Buford High School. My family and I go to church at Free Chapel. One of my favorite days of the week is Wednesday because I get to volunteer at Countryside Village through Path United. I also love supporting Buford High School events, attending concerts, traveling, and spending time with my family. As the College and Career Coordinator at Buford High School, I love to help our seniors with a bit of their future. There is nothing like being a Wolf!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am married to Alonzo Borja and have 2 children, Alonzo Jr. who is a freshman at Clemson University and Mariana is a senior at Buford High School.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Currently, I am the college and career coordinator at Buford High School.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I love Rico’s World Kitchen, Bare Bones Steakhouse and Aqua Terra Bistro.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in Buford since 2014.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
My husband is a pretty interesting and energetic person.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would travel to a very warm place somewhere in the Caribbean.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I love watching romantic movies and documentaries and currently watching Yellowstone.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Since I work with young adults, I always tell them to “find a dream, grab it, and never let it go.”
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I would love to visit and hike all National Parks.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
I would say Morgan Wallen.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
All the little shops on Main Street.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The involvement and support.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Traveling.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Bora Bora.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
My favorite months are summer months – June and July. Christmas is my favorite holiday, and my birthday is my favorite day.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Lunch meals and a cup of coffee from my husband.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My children and husband to become a better human being.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
I like citrus and cinnamon.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfort, love, and a happy place.
