Representative Héctor Ferrer Santiago

Héctor Enrique Ferrer Santiago was born on September 23, 1994 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is the oldest of three brothers. Son of Sonia Marie Santiago González, who worked as a teacher in the public education system of Puerto Rico and the late Mr. Héctor J. Ferrer Ríos, who was Representative of District 29 of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico from 2000 to 2004, then Representative by Accumulation from 2004 to 2012 and president of the Popular Democratic Party, on two occasions.

Ferrer Santiago is a lawyer and legislator, committed to public service and the defense of the rights of his community. With a solid legal background and a deep sense of responsibility, he has dedicated his career to creating public policies that promote justice, economic development and social well-being.

He completed elementary and intermediate studies at the Marist School in Manatí. His higher education was initially at Cupeyville School in San Juan and later at Boulder Creek High School in New River, Arizona. Once graduated, he entered the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. As part of his student development, he participated in the Córdova-Fernós legislative internship program in 2014, where he had the opportunity to work with Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand. Also, he took courses on International Human Rights at Georgetown University.

While he was studying Juris Doctor at the Law School of the Interamerican University, he provided assistance and support to other students of the Administrative Law course. In addition, he served as Legal Officer in the Court of First Instance of San Juan under the direction of Judge Ángel Pagán. In 2018 he completed his Juris Doctor, and by February 2019 he was admitted to the practice of law in the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. He then served as a trial attorney until the end of 2020. In the November 2020 general elections, he was elected for the first time as Representative by Accumulation, becoming the legislator with the highest number of votes between both legislative bodies. In the 2024 elections,he was elected again to the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico as Representative by Accumulation. Currently, he serves as Spokesperson for the Delegation of the Popular Democratic Party.

His vocation for service is part of a family legacy of leadership and commitment to the people. Following in the footsteps of his father, uncle and great-grandfather, who also held legislative seats, he has taken on the challenge of representing his generation with integrity, vision and a firm commitment to transparency and accountability. As a legislator, he has distinguished himself for his capacity for dialogue and his focus on innovative solutions to current challenges. Its work has focused on strengthening access to justice, combating corruption, modernizing public institutions and promoting sustainable and inclusive economic development.

His career reflects a combination of youth and preparation, with the determination to honor the trust placed in him by his constituents and to contribute to the progress of his country through a responsible and effective legislative exercise. In his years of study, Ferrer Santiago practiced the sport of surfing and baseball. Additionally, he enjoys visiting the beach and spending time with his family.