Melinda Romero Donnelly
Melinda Romero | |
|---|---|
| United States Shadow Senator from Puerto Rico | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Zoraida Fonalledas |
| Member of the Puerto Rico Senate from the at-large district | |
| In office June 15, 2009 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jorge de Castro Font |
| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office 1997–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamín Vélez |
| Succeeded by | Nuno López |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1971 San Juan, Puerto Rico, U.S. |
| Political party | New Progressive |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Carlos Romero Barceló (father) Kate de Romero (mother) |
| Education | Interamerican University, San Germán (BBA, MA) |
Melinda Kathleen Romero Donnelly (born October 8, 1971) is a Puerto Rican politician, and former senator and Representative for the New Progressive Party (PNP). She is the youngest daughter of former Governor of Puerto Rico Carlos Romero Barceló and Kate de Romero. During a break from her political career, Romero worked as a journalist for the Caribbean Business newspaper.