Luz Eufemia Vela Gutiérrez,[note 1] better known as Lucé Vela, (born 24 May 1961)[1] is married to former Governor of Puerto Rico Luis Fortuño. She was the First Lady, a position she held while her husband was in office from 2009 to 2013.[2][3]
Lucé Vela | |
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| 12th First Lady of Puerto Rico | |
| In role January 2, 2009 – January 2, 2013 | |
| Governor | Luis Fortuño |
| Preceded by | Luisa Gándara |
| Succeeded by | Wilma Pastrana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luz Eufemia Vela Gutiérrez May 24, 1961 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Spouse | Luis Fortuño |
| Children |
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| Alma mater | |
| Profession | |
Education and personal life
editLucé Vela was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1961.[4]
Vela obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor concentration in French from Goucher College in Baltimore. She later obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Law.
She married Luis Fortuño on August 3, 1984[5] The couple are the parents of triplets, María Luisa, Guillermo Luis and Luis Roberto.
Professional career
editVela first commenced her legal career working for the Law Firm of Martínez, Odell, & Calabria. In 2000, she established her own private practice, specializing in real estate and as a notary public.
First Lady of Puerto Rico
editVela began her tenure as First Lady of Puerto Rico after her husband, Luis Fortuño, was sworn in as Governor in 2009, following the 2008 general elections. Her charitable work involved education, family values, and women's health.
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ Profile of Lucé Vela Gutiérrez
- ^ "Universidad Metropolitana (UMET) - Biblioteca - Biograf铆a". Bibliotecaumet.suagm.edu. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Para imprimir". Elnuevodia.com. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- ^ "Biografía de Lucé Vela". Ana G. Méndez University. Archived from the original on 2019-08-26. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ^ López Cabán, Cynthia (2003-02-26). "Fortuño y Lucé celebrarán aniversario "bajo la luz de la luna"". Primera Hora. Archived from the original on 2012-08-04. Retrieved 2012-08-03.