Ricardo Rosselló

Ricardo Rosselló, born on March seventh, nineteen seventy-nine, is a prominent Puerto Rican politician and naturalist who served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from two thousand seventeen until his resignation in two thousand nineteen. He is the son of Pedro Rosselló, a former governor and pediatric surgeon, and has made significant contributions to both politics and science throughout his career.

Rosselló's academic journey began at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, and economics. He furthered his education by earning a master’s and doctorate from the University of Michigan, followed by postdoctoral studies in neuroscience and neurobiology at Duke University. His scientific background has informed his political advocacy, particularly in the realm of health and education.

In two thousand ten, he founded the political advocacy group Boricua ¡Ahora Es! to promote changes in Puerto Rico's political status, advocating for statehood. After years of activism, he sought the nomination of the New Progressive Party for governor in two thousand sixteen, winning the primary and subsequently the general election against five other candidates.

Rosselló's governorship was marred by controversy, particularly following the leak of a group chat that contained offensive remarks and discussions about social media manipulation. This led to widespread protests, culminating in his resignation on August second, two thousand nineteen. Despite the challenges he faced, he was recognized for his achievements in public health and education during his time in office.

In two thousand twenty-four, Rosselló published 'The Reformer’s Dilemma,' reflecting on his political experiences and the challenges of reform. He currently serves as the Chief Vision Officer for The Regenerative Medicine Institute, focusing on longevity and stem cell research.