Background
Cabrera, Fernando was born on April 16, 1964 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Angelo and Iris Cabrera.
Cabrera, Fernando was born on April 16, 1964 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Angelo and Iris Cabrera.
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling, Argosy University, 1997.
He is a Democrat. The district includes Claremont Village, Fordham, Kingsbridge, Marble Hill, Morris Heights, Mount Eden, Mount Hope and University Heights in The Bronx. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Southern California College, a Master of Arts in Counseling from Liberty University and Doctorate in Counseling from Argosy University. Cabrera has served as the senior pastor of New Life Outreach International in the Kingsbridge area of the Bronx.
He is the former program director for the Mental Health and Counseling program at Mercy College.
In 2014, Cabrera challenged Senator Gustavo Rivera in the Democratic primary, but lost 60% to 40%. Incumbent Maria Baez" popularity decreased due to her low attendance rate, and supporting the extension of term limits.
Fernando Cabrera challenged Baez to a primary election for the Democratic nomination. But with the backing of The Bronx Democratic Committee and the endorsement of key unions, Cabrera was able defeat the incumbent by just over 1% difference in three-way race that included Yudelka Tapia.
Cabrera followed that by winning the general election against Republican Yessenia A. Duran and Conservative Lisa Marie Campbell.
On Council, Cabrera has served as Company-Chair of the New York City Council Black, Latino and Asian Caucus, Company-Chair of the Gun Violence Task Force and Chair of the Juvenile Justice Committee.
Due to Cabrera recently changing political parties, Baez attempted to portray Cabrera to the Democrat heavy section of The Bronx as a Republican.
Co-founder, pastor New Life Outreach International Church, since 1988.
Married Elvia Cabrera. Children: Lissette Feliciano, Joshua.