Preceded by Jose Alberto Nunez Children 2 Role Politician | Succeeded by Jesus Santa Rodriguez Name Sylvia Aponte Political party Popular Democratic Party | |
Spouse(s) Juan Corujo Collazo (until 2003, his death) | ||
Sylvia Rodriguez Aponte de Corujo is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). She was a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013 representing District 31.
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Early years and studies
Sylvia Rodriguez was born in Orocovis on January 8. She began her high school studies in her hometown. She then transferred to Puerto Rico High School of Commerce in Rio Piedras during the day, and Central High School in Santurce during the night.
Rodriguez received an Associate degree in Secretarial Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, and later completed a Bachelor's degree as Vocational Teacher.
Professional career
In 1985, Rodriguez founded the Liceo de Arte y Diseno in Caguas.
She also worked for several years in the Community Service Department of WKAQ-TV, and later in Telecine de la Tarde and the News Department.
Political career
Rodriguez began her political career in 2000, when she was elected to the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico at the general election. She became the first woman to represent District 31 as a Representative. During her first term, she presided the Commission of Tourism.
Rodriguez was reelected in 2004. Since her party lost the Majority in both the House and Senate, she couldn't continue to preside the Tourism Commission, but still served as her party speaker in it, which she maintained after being reelected a second time in 2008. During her third and last term, she was a member of the Commissions of Education, Family Affairs, among others. Sylvia Rodriguez Aponte did not a seek reelection in the 2012 elections.
Personal life
Rodriguez was married to former Representative and Superior Judge Juan Corujo Collazo. Corujo died on December 16, 2002.