Rafael Rivera Ortega
| Rafael "June" Rivera Ortega | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 28th District | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Felito Marrero |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 10, 1969 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Children | Amaia Kamilah |
| Alma mater | Interamerican University of Puerto Rico |
Rafael "June" Rivera Ortega (born November 10, 1969) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PPD). He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2005 representing District 28.
Early years and studies
Rafael Rivera Ortega was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on November 10, 1969. In 1988, he completed his high school at the Santa Teresita Academy in Naranjito.
Rivera completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, with a major in Marketing, from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.
Professional career
Since his years in college, Rivera worked as Sub-manager for Rivera's Commercial, Inc. in his hometown. He is also a former member of the Board of the Association of Retailers, Professionals, and Civic Leaders of Naranjito, and of the Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico.
Political career
Rivera began his political career with the New Progressive Party as a voting college employee, and then as both coordinator and president of electoral units. He also served as State Director of the PNP Youth.
Rivera was elected to the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico to represent District 28 at the 2004 general election.[1] He was reelected in 2008 and 2012.[2]
References
- ^ "Representantes de Distrito, Resultados Distrito 28, Elecciones Generales 2004". CEEPUR.
- ^ "Representantes de Distrito, Resultados Distrito 28, Elecciones Generales 2012". CEEPUR. December 29, 2012.
