June Rivera
| Rafael "June" Rivera Ortega | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 28th District | |
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Assumed office January 2, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Felito Marrero |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 10, 1969 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | New Progressive Party (PNP) |
| Children | Amaia Kamilah |
| Alma mater | Interamerican University of Puerto Rico |
Rafael "June" Rivera Ortega (born November 10, 1969) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP). He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 2005 representing District 28.
Early years and studies
Rafael Rivera Ortega was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on November 10, 1969. He began his primary studies at the Lomas Vallés School, and in 1988 graduated from his high school at the Santa Teresita Academy in Naranjito.
Rivera first completed an Associate degree in Information Systems. He then completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, with a major in Marketing, from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.
Professional career
Since his years in college, Rivera worked as Sub-manager for Rivera's Commercial, Inc. in his hometown. He is also a former member of the Board of the Association of Retailers, Professionals, and Civic Leaders of Naranjito, and of the Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico.
Political career
Rivera began his political career with the New Progressive Party as a voting college employee, and then as both coordinator and president of electoral units. He also served as State Director of the PNP Youth. When he was 26 years old, Rivera became the youngest elected to the Municipal Assembly of Naranjito.
Rivera was elected to the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico to represent District 28 at the 2004 general election.[1] He was reelected in 2008 and 2012.[2]
Personal life
Rivera has a daughter called Amaia Kamilah Rivera Morales.