Date of Birth: March 7, 1979
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Ricardo Rosselló Nevares is a Puerto Rican politician and scientist who served as the 12th Governor of Puerto Rico from January 2, 2017, until his resignation on August 2, 2019. Born into a political family, his father, Pedro Rosselló, was also a Governor of Puerto Rico from 1993 to 2001. Ricardo Rosselló pursued his education in biomedical engineering and economics, earning a bachelor’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan. His political career began in earnest with his election as Governor in 2016, but his tenure was marred by controversy, including the infamous Telegramgate scandal, which led to mass protests and his eventual resignation. After stepping down, Ricardo has remained active in both scientific and political circles.
5 Interesting Facts about Ricardo Rossello
1. Ricardo Rosselló is the son of Pedro Rosselló, who was also a Governor of Puerto Rico.
2. He earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan.
3. He was involved in the “Telegramgate” scandal, where leaked chat messages led to his resignation.
4. Before his political career, he published several scientific papers and was involved in biomedical research.
5. Rosselló is fluent in both English and Spanish.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ricardo Rossello
1. “Puerto Rico has always been an integral part of the United States.”
2. “Innovation and science are key to the future of our island.”
3. “Leadership is about making tough decisions, even when they are unpopular.”
4. “We must work together to rebuild and strengthen Puerto Rico.”
5. “Transparency and accountability are non-negotiable in governance.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Ricardo Rosselló’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Ricardo Rosselló has two children with his wife, Beatriz Areizaga: a daughter named Claudia Beatriz and a son named Pedro Javier.
Relevant Links
1. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricardo_Rossell%C3%B3
2. [Biography at Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Ricardo_Rossell%C3%B3
4. [University of Michigan Alumni Profile](https://alumni.umich.edu/notable-alumni/ricardo-rossello/
5. [MIT Alumni Association](https://alum.mit.edu/notes/notes/ricardo-rossello
