Jose Ignacio Rasco

Background

Rasco, Jose Ignacio was born on September 1, 1925 in Havana, Cuba. Came to the United States, 1960. Son of Emilio R. and Ofelia Rasco.

Education

Doctor of Laws, Habana University, Cuba, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Habana University, Cuba, 1954.

Career

Professor Belen Jesuit School, Havana, Cuba, 1948-1955, Vilanova University, Havana, 1964-1974, Inter-American Bank, Washington, 1964—1974, Vilanova University, Miami, Florida, 1966—1973, Florida International University, Miami, 1975-1976, Miami Dade Community College, Miami, 1983-1989. President Latin America Transaction, Inc., since 1976.

Membership

Member Institute Estudios Cubanos Fund (founder, president, honorary chairman), Instituto Jacques Maritain (president).

Interests

• Track & field, basketball.

Connections

Married Estela Pascual, December 17, 1950. Children: Maria, Estela, Jose Ignacio.

Father:

Emilio R.

Mother:

Ofelia Rasco

Spouse:

Estela Pascual

child:

Maria Rasco

child:

Estela Rasco

child:

Jose Ignacio Rasco