Background
Mercado, Edward was born on July 18, 1937 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Pedro and Geneve (Pagan) Mercado.
Mercado, Edward was born on July 18, 1937 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Pedro and Geneve (Pagan) Mercado.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. John's University, 1992.
Investigator, New York City Commission Human Rights, 1964-1965; director Bronx Office, New York State Division Human Rights, New York City, 1966-1970; district director, United States Office of Economic Opportunity, New York City, 1970-1974; regional director, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, New York City, 1974-1989; national director Office for Civil Rights,, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, since 1989. Lecturer in civil rights field at New York colleges universities.
With United States Army Medical Service Corps, 1961-1963.
Married Emma Cardoso, January 19, 1964. Children: Ivonne, Victor.