Carolina Vester

Carolina Vester was appointed assistant city manager for the City of Coral Gables in February 2025. She oversees the Community Recreation, Economic Development, Historic Resources and Cultural Arts and Innovation and Technology departments. Vester has been with the City of Coral Gables for more than 21 years, advancing through leadership roles in the Community Recreation Department.

Most recently, she served as deputy director, managing city parks and recreation operations, special event permitting and the Coral Gables Golf & Country Club. She played a key role in land acquisition efforts and expanding public access to green spaces.

A recognized leader in municipal operations and public service, Vester has been an instructor for the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) Leadership Academy and a frequent speaker at FRPA’s annual state conference.

Vester holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a double major in print journalism and fine arts from the University of Miami and is currently studying for her Master of Business Administration at Florida International University. She is fluent in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Vester represents Miami-Dade County District 6 on the Transportation Trust.