Representative Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz

Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz is an American businesswoman and politician who is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 129th district. She was born on August 31, 1973, in New York City to Ana and Luis Cepeda.

She attended school in the Dominican Republic from ages 9 to 14, before graduating from Mother Cabrini High School. She studied French at the State University of New York at New Paltz, receiving a Bachelors of Arts. Later, she acquired a Master of Science in Education degree from Long Island University.

She moved to Reading, Pennsylvania, in 2007 and opened “Mi Casa Su Casa Café” in downtown Reading, after previously living in Washington Heights, Manhattan. Prior to her election to the Pennsylvania General Assembly she served on the Reading City Council, and as its president from July 2022 until December 2022.

She announced her reelection candidacy on January 25th 2024. Cepeda currently serves on the committees below: Agriculture & Rural Affairs Commerce Subcommittee on Housing Finance Subcommittee on Local Business Finance Gaming Oversight Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Subcommittee on Travel Promotion, History and Heritage.

Cepeda-Freytiz is a mother of two young adults and lives in Reading with her husband. She has served as the president of the Reading City Council. Her career experience includes owning a restaurant. She has a bachelor’s degree in French from the State University of New York at New Paltz College and a master’s degree in education from Long Island University.