Emi Bautista

Hometown: Cowpens, SC

I am working to promote a healthier Spartanburg because: I want to help families live their best life by being healthy and providing the resources necessary to encourage healthy behaviors. 

My favorite form of physical activity: I enjoy playing soccer, and taking my dogs on walks. 

I love Spartanburg because: It's always growing and I always learn about new things and cool places.

Other community interests or involvement: mentor at Meeting Street Academy, working with schools to connect families to community resources.

And something random: I took karate for a few years as a child. During my first practice I was sent flying against a door by another child.