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Jenniffer González
Governor of Puerto Rico
Profile
Jenniffer González-Colón is the Governor of Puerto Rico, a member of the New Progressive Party (PNP) and affiliated with the Republican Party. She is a long-time advocate for Puerto Rico statehood and has held significant positions including Resident Commissioner and Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives.
Sources
Education
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Political Science – University of Puerto Rico
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) – Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Law
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Law
Career Highlights
- Governor of Puerto Rico (Assumed office January 2, 2025)
- Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico in the U.S. House of Representatives (2017–2025)
- Speaker (President) of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives (Appointed 2009)
- Member, House of Representatives of Puerto Rico (2002–2015)
- First woman to hold the office of Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico
Notable Initiatives
- Lifelong advocacy for Puerto Rico statehood
- Advocacy for federal disaster relief and reconstruction funds for Puerto Rico
- Focus on economic development and improving Puerto Rico’s fiscal situation
- Historic representation as the first woman Resident Commissioner and Governor
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