Zandra Parisi

Zandra Parisi Fernández (born 1 December 1963) is a Chilean entrepreneur and politician, elected as a member of the Chamber of Deputies of Chile.

She is the elder sister of economist and politician Franco Parisi and has been considered a key figure within his political team, often described as his closest collaborator during electoral campaigns.

Parisi has played a central role in the coordination of Franco Parisi’s political activities, including managing his agenda, filtering public appearances, and representing him in various campaign-related matters. In interviews, Franco Parisi has stated that she assists him in avoiding political controversies and acts as a trusted personal and political adviser, emphasizing the familial dimension of their relationship.

Early life and family By profession, Zandra Parisi is an early childhood educator and a surgical instrument technician. She has accompanied her brother in all of his presidential campaigns and regional tours.

Prior to her political involvement, she worked as academic director of Colegio La Fontaine in Ñuñoa, an educational institution administered by his brother Franco. Another sibling, Antonino Parisi, ran unsuccessfully for Congress in Antofagasta in 2017 and currently resides in Italy.

Career She has previously participated in Chilean electoral politics under different party affiliations. In 2012, she ran as a candidate for municipal councillor in Peñalolén representing the Independent Democratic Union (UDI). In 2017, she was a candidate for the Chamber of Deputies representing Chiloé Island, running under the banner of the Regionalist Democratic Party of Patagonia (DRP).

In 2024, Franco Parisi nominated Zandra as a candidate for the Chamber of Deputies by the PDG, comparing their political relationship to that between Argentinian president Javier Milei and his sister Karina Milei, highlighting her influence and strategic role within his political circle.