Luisa Gándara
First Lady of Puerto Rico and politician (1954–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Luisa "Piti" Gándara Menéndez (April 30, 1954 – June 14, 2023) was a Puerto Rican politician and wife of former Governor of Puerto Rico Aníbal Acevedo Vilá. As Acevedo Vilá's wife, Gándara served as First Lady from 2005 to 2009. In 2013, Gándara was elected by the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) to fill the vacancy left by Jorge Colberg Toro as representative at-large in the 29th House of Representatives.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Gándara and the second or maternal family name is Menéndez.
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Luisa Gándara | |
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At-Large Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
In office March 13, 2013 – January 2, 2017 | |
11th First Lady of Puerto Rico | |
In role January 2, 2005 – January 2, 2009 | |
Governor | Aníbal Acevedo Vilá |
Preceded by | Sila María and María Elena González Calderón |
Succeeded by | Lucé Vela |
Personal details | |
Born | (1954-04-30)April 30, 1954 |
Died | June 14, 2023(2023-06-14) (aged 69) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Political party | Popular Democratic Party (PPD) |
Spouse | Aníbal Acevedo Vilá |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Puerto Rico University of Florida (MS) |
Profession | Teacher Educator IBM Systems Education Specialist |
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