Liza M. Fernández
| Liza Fernández Rodríguez | |
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| Member of the Senate of Puerto Rico | |
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In office 2012 – January 1, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Roberto Arango |
| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 4th District | |
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In office January 2, 2005 – 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Jenniffer González |
| Succeeded by | Víctor Parés |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 01, 1973 San Juan Puerto Rico |
| Political party |
New Progressive Party (PNP) Republican Party |
| Spouse(s) | Angel Pérez Otero (2006-present) |
| Children | Valeria Angélica (b. 2007) Lorena Angeliz (b. 2008) |
| Alma mater |
Sacred Heart University (B.A.) Interamerican University of Puerto Rico |
| Profession | Attorney, politician |
Liza Fernández Rodríguez is a Puerto Rican attorney and politician affiliated with the New Progressive Party (PNP). Fernández 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. In December 2012, after her electoral defeat, Fernández was confirmed as a Superior Judge.
Fernández is married to current Guaynabo mayor Angel Pérez Otero.
Liza Fernández was born and raised in San Juan. In 1995, she completed a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the Sacred Heart University, graduating Magna cum laude meaning with great honor. 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.
After graduating, Fernández worked as part of the U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Group.
Since 2001, Fernández has worked as an attorney for the city of San Juan, as Coordinator of the Contract Division in the Office of Legal Affairs.
In 2003, Fernández 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.
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