Zaida Hernández Torres

Background

Torres, Zaida Hernández was born on August 30, 1953 in Bayamon, P.R. Daughter of Enrique Hernádez Rivera and Felicita Torres Burgos.

Education

Bachelor of Social Studies, U. P.R., 1973; Juris Doctor, Interam. U., Rio Piedras, P.R., 1976; Master in General Law, Catholic U. P.R., 1989.

Career

Assistant state's attorney, Arecibo, P.R. counsel, Governor' General’ s Office of Assistance to Citizens representative-at-large, New Progressive Party, since 1984; member, P.R. House of Representatives, since 1984; speaker, P.R. House of Representatives, 1992. 1st vice chairman New Progressive Party.

Achievements

• Zaida Hernández Torres has been listed as a noteworthy State legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: collecting horse-related art and objects, fishing, snorkeling.

Connections

Father:

Enrique Hernádez Rivera

Mother:

Felicita Torres Burgos