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Source-published biographyMy father was born and raised in Medellín, Colombia. In the 1980s, his country was mired in corruption and consumed by cartel violence, so he sought a better future for himself and the family he yearned to someday grow. He left Colombia behind and immigrated to Rhode Island, a state founded on the noble ideal of hope and grounded in freedom – a state where my family would come to find both. As General Treasurer, I have fought to preserve that dream for others.
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My father was born and raised in Medellín, Colombia. In the 1980s, his country was mired in corruption and consumed by cartel violence, so he sought a better future for himself and the family he yearned to someday grow. He left Colombia behind and immigrated to Rhode Island, a state founded on the noble ideal of hope and grounded in freedom – a state where my family would come to find both. As General Treasurer, I have fought to preserve that dream for others.
Candidate biography
Source-published biographyFor 30 years, my father worked in a factory in Central Falls. He became part of America’s industrial middle class. For much of that time, he was a member of the local union. My father’s job — and the support he received from that union — provided financial stability and ensured there was always food on the table. And so it was, in the smallest city of the smallest state, that I was born and raised.
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For 30 years, my father worked in a factory in Central Falls. He became part of America’s industrial middle class. For much of that time, he was a member of the local union. My father’s job — and the support he received from that union — provided financial stability and ensured there was always food on the table. And so it was, in the smallest city of the smallest state, that I was born and raised.
Candidate biography
Source-published biographyAs a lifelong Rhode Islander, I am a proud product of the Central Falls public school system. After graduating from Central Falls High School in 2003, I attended the Community College of Rhode Island – a chance my parents never had. After two years at CCRI, I transferred to a four-year college, where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, while competing for the men’s soccer team. When that part of my journey ended, and I walked the stage to accept my diploma, I became the first in my family to graduate from college.
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As a lifelong Rhode Islander, I am a proud product of the Central Falls public school system. After graduating from Central Falls High School in 2003, I attended the Community College of Rhode Island – a chance my parents never had. After two years at CCRI, I transferred to a four-year college, where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, while competing for the men’s soccer team. When that part of my journey ended, and I walked the stage to accept my diploma, I became the first in my family to graduate from college.
Candidate biography
Source-published biographyWith that call to action, I returned to Central Falls because I wanted to give back to the community that had so openly welcomed my family and me. At the age of 24, I was elected to represent Central Falls’ 4th Ward on the City Council. There, I fought to keep the city’s only public library open amidst budget cuts. I was also able to keep the city’s only post office open when it nearly fell victim to budget cuts. While these accomplishments may seem small to some, I’ve often found that the little things can have the greatest impact on people’s everyday lives.
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With that call to action, I returned to Central Falls because I wanted to give back to the community that had so openly welcomed my family and me. At the age of 24, I was elected to represent Central Falls’ 4th Ward on the City Council. There, I fought to keep the city’s only public library open amidst budget cuts. I was also able to keep the city’s only post office open when it nearly fell victim to budget cuts. While these accomplishments may seem small to some, I’ve often found that the little things can have the greatest impact on people’s everyday lives.
Candidate biography
Source-published biographyOver the eight years as Mayor, our city overcame great adversity. After years of fiscal irresponsibility, the city was bankrupt. The pension was left underfunded by $80 million. There were skeptics. National news agencies openly questioned whether a 27-year-old could bring a city back from the brink.
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Over the eight years as Mayor, our city overcame great adversity. After years of fiscal irresponsibility, the city was bankrupt. The pension was left underfunded by $80 million. There were skeptics. National news agencies openly questioned whether a 27-year-old could bring a city back from the brink.
Candidate biography
Source-published biographyAfter I completed my two terms as Mayor, I joined Brown University in a senior role with The Policy Lab, where I provided strategic advice and insights on The Lab’s engagement with state and local government partners. For me, public service is no part-time hobby; it’s a lifelong passion started by a spark of hope.
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After I completed my two terms as Mayor, I joined Brown University in a senior role with The Policy Lab, where I provided strategic advice and insights on The Lab’s engagement with state and local government partners. For me, public service is no part-time hobby; it’s a lifelong passion started by a spark of hope.
