Meet Carrie Uva

A true Downey native, Carrie Uva has called the City of Downey home for over six decades. Her life's work is deeply rooted here, having built a successful professional career as a specialized Trust Attorney and licensed Real Estate Broker, alongside decades of dedicated community service.

Education & Professional Expertise

Carrie is a proud alumna of Downey's Our Lady of Perpetual Help elementary school in Downey and St. Joseph's High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Loyola Marymount University and her Juris Doctorate Degree from Western State University School of Law.

For over 30 years, Carrie has maintained a specialized legal and real estate practice in the Downey community.

Practicing Attorney specializing Wills & Trusts.
Licensed Real Estate Broker for 34 years focusing on Residential, Commercial, and Probate sales.

Committed to Local Issues

Carrie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Carrie believes in collaboration with residents to address challenges and create innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for everyone in Downey.

Commitment to Downey Civic Leadership

Carrie's extensive civic and community engagement demonstrates her unwavering commitment to effective governance and improving life in Downey.

Current Community Roles in Downey and Awards:

City of Downey Planning Commissioner since 2021, current Chairperson
Measure S & Measure D Citizen's Oversight Committee since 2017, current Chairperson
Downey Chamber of Commerce, President (2019–2020) and current Board Member
Downey Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) since 2019, current Executive Board Member
Neighborhood Watch Captain since 2016.
Southeast LA County Workforce Development Board (SELACO), appointed in 2025.
Downey Kiwanis Club, active member since 2018 and current Board Member
Assistance League of Downey, active member since 2025
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) Women's Guild, member since 2015
Realtor Associate of the Year Award (2014) by the Greater Downey Association of Realtors
Woman of the Year Award (2017) by State Senator of the 32nd District
Volunteer of the Year Award (2019 and 2025) by the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Service to the Community Award (2020) by Greater Downey Association of Realtors
Distinguished Service Award (2023) by Greater Downey Association of Realtors

Professional Association Leadership:

Carrie has also held significant leadership roles within her professional community, including serving as President of the Downey Association of Realtors (2016), and as a State Director for both the California Association of Realtors (multiple terms) and the National Association of Realtors. She is also affiliated with the California Bar Association, Italian American Lawyers Association, and the Southeast District Bar Association.

Life in Downey

Carrie finds true fulfillment in both living and working in Downey. In her free time, she enjoys the simple pleasures of family life, cooking Italian meals, cheering on the Dodgers and Lakers, and traveling with her family.