Preceded by Roberto Arango Succeeded by Victor Pares Role Politician | Preceded by Jenniffer Gonzalez Name Liza Rodriguez | |
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Spouse(s) Angel Perez Otero (2006-present) Children Valeria Angelica (b. 2007)
Lorena Angeliz (b. 2008) Alma mater Sacred Heart University (B.A.)
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico Political party New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico Education Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Sacred Heart University | ||
Liza Fernandez Rodriguez is a Puerto Rican attorney and politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP). Fernandez was a member of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico from 2005 to 2012, and of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 2012 to 2013. On December 2012, after her electoral defeat, Fernandez was confirmed as a Superior Judge.
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Fernandez is married to fellow politician Angel Perez Otero.
Early years and studies
Liza Fernandez was raised in San Juan. In 1995, she completed a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the Sacred Heart University, graduating Magna cum laude. She was also included in the National Dean's List for her academic excellence. That same year, she was admitted to the Faculty of Law of the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. She completed her law degree in 1998.
Professional career
After graduating, Fernandez worked as part of the U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Group.
Since 2001, Fernandez has worked as an attorney for the city of San Juan, as Coordinator of the Contract Division in the Office of Legal Affairs.
Political career
In 2003, Fernandez decided to run for the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico to represent District 4. She was elected at the 2004 general election. After one term, she was reelected in 2008. During her time as a Representative, she was Chairwoman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Joint Commissions for the Revision of the Civil and Penal Codes. She was also a member of the Treasury, San Juan Development, Labor Relations, and Women's Affairs Committees.
In 2011, Fernandez confirmed her intention of running for the seat left vacant by Roberto Arango in the Senate of Puerto Rico. After being elected in a Special Election held on March 2012, Fernandez became president of the Commission of Commerce and Cooperativism, as well as member of the Commissions of Government, and Woman's Affairs.
Fernandez ran for reelection to the Senate at the 2012 general election, but was defeated by the candidates of the Popular Democratic Party (PPD).
On December 2012, Fernandez was confirmed as a Superior Judge by the Senate of Puerto Rico.
Personal life
Fernandez married fellow representative Angel Perez Otero in 2006. They have two daughters together: Valeria Angelica (b. 2007) and Lorena Angeliz (b. 2008).