Yvonne Lopez is a New Jersey Assemblywoman representing the 19th Legislative District, which includes Perth Amboy, Carteret, Woodbridge, South Amboy, and Sayreville. She has served since 2018 and currently holds the title of Deputy Speaker. Before entering the legislature, she built a career in community development, leading the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development (PRAHD) and working two decades at Wachovia Bank.
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About
Family & Heritage
Born in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Active in the Puerto Rican community through her leadership of PRAHD.
Political Career
Before Politics
Executive Director/CEO of the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development (PRAHD); Vice President and Community Affairs Manager at Wachovia Bank for 20 years (1987-2007); Director of Donor Relations at Trinitas Health Foundation
Education
Rutgers University; advanced certificates from Boston College, Union School of Business, and Rutgers Center for Strategic Urban Community Leadership Institute
Key Issues & Priorities
Housing affordability
workforce development and job training
community development
women's affairs
transportation and infrastructure