Chave Johnson was born in Sancti Espiritus, Cuba. Her parents immigrated to Tampa in 1968. For 30 years she was in the advertising and marketing field. More recently she has been working for Mobley Homes Tampa as a production assistant. She has been on the board of the Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women, Our Lady of Grace District and the Saint Petersburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has 2 children: Carlos and Miranda.