María Vega Pagán (born October 9, 1977) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP). She was a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from 2009 to 2013 representing District 11.[1] She is the current mayor of Vega Alta.
María Vega Pagán | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Vega Alta | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar Santiago Martínez |
| Member of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico from the 11th district | |
| In office January 2, 2009 – January 2, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Javier García Cabán |
| Succeeded by | Rafael Hernández Montañez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 9, 1977 Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | José R. Ramírez-Garofalo |
| Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras (BA) |
Early years and studies
editMaría Vega Pagán was born in Bayamón on October 6, 1977. She was raised in the Barrio Bajura Vega Alta.
Vega completed a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras.
She studied the Master in Administration from the University Meteopolitana
Professional career
editVega worked as a Social and Family Assistance technician for the Department of Family Affairs of Puerto Rico from 1999 to 2008.
Political career
editVega began her political career in 2008, when she ran for the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico to represent District 11. She was elected at the 2008 general election becoming the first female to win in that district. During her first term, she presided the Commission of Integrated Development of the North Region.
References
edit- ^ "Representantes por Distrito, Resultados Distrito 11". CEEPUR. February 6, 2009.
- ^ "Representantes de Distrito, Resultados Distrito 11, Elecciones Generales 2012". CEEPUR. December 29, 2012. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.