Background
Paula A. Rodríguez Homs was born in Arecibo on April 8, 1968.
Paula A. Rodríguez Homs was born in Arecibo on April 8, 1968.
She began her studies at the Cayetano College y Toste School, and finished high school at the Los Llanos School. She graduated in 1985, and presided the Graduate Class.
Rodríguez received a Bachelor"s degree in Education from the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo. She later completed a Master"s degree in Hispanic Studies. Rodríguez began her political career as a voting college employee for the New Progressive Party (PNP).
She was also Regional Director and Secretary of the PNP Youth in Arecibo.
Rodríguez was first elected to the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico at the 2008 general election. During that term, she presided the Commission of Internal Affairs, and was also Vicepresident of the Commission of Education, among others
Rodríguez presented her candidacy for reelection, but was defeated by Ricardo Llerandi at the 2012 PNP primaries.
She was a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from 2009 to 2013 representing District 14. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Commission of Public Service. On December 20, 2012, Rodríguez was confirmed as member of the Board of Directors of the Commission of Public Service.