Preceded by Nelson del Valle | Name Gary Rodriguez | |
Full Name Angel Edgardo Rodriguez Miranda Born January 9, 1977 (age 47)
Toa Alta, Puerto Rico ( 1977-01-09 ) Political party New Progressive Party (PNP) Alma mater Drexel University (B.A.)
Samuel Fels Center of Government (M.D.) | ||
Angel Edgardo "Gary" Rodriguez Miranda (born January 9, 1977) is a Puerto Rican politician. He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2008.
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Early years and studies
Angel Edgardo Rodriguez was born in January 9, 1977 in Toa Alta to former mayor of Toa Alta Angel "Buzo" Rodriguez and Marisol Miranda. He began his elementary studies at the Lutheran College in Bayamon, and continued at the American Military Academy in Guaynabo. During his time at school, Rodriguez excelled in baseball, competing in regional, state, and international tournaments. Rodriguez then moved to the United States and completed high school in Pennsylvania.
In 1994, Rodriguez enrolled at Drexel University in Philadelphia, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, with a major in International Business and Accounting. During his time in college, he was a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. In 1996, he was part of an internship with Jansen Pharmaceuticals, a division of Johnson & Johnson, working as an auditor and accountant in their factories in Puerto Rico and New Jersey. After six weeks, they awarded him the Johnson & Johnson Lightning Strike Award.
Rodriguez was admitted at Samuel Fels Center of Government of the University of Pennsylvania in 2000, where he received a Master's degree in Government Administration.
Professional career
In 1998, Rodriguez worked at the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration in Philadelphia, first as an educational officer, and then as a Regional Deputy Director and Director. He also served as member of the Young Executive Committee in Philadelphia.
Political career
Rodriguez began his political career in the United States, when he served as part of the Board of Directors of an Inscription Program for Voters of the Delaware Valley, which includes the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. During that time, he also presided the Philadelphia Council of the League of United Latin American Citizens.
After moving back to Puerto Rico, Rodriguez decided to run for the Puerto Rico House of Representatives with the New Progressive Party (PNP), representing District 9 (Toa Alta and Bayamon). He was elected at the 2008 general election. He then became President of the Commission of Youth Affairs, as well as member of the Commissions of Family, Infrastructure, Transportation, Sports and Recreation, Natural Resources, and North Region.
Rodriguez was reelected at the 2012 general election.