Héctor Sánchez Álvarez

Héctor Joaquín Sánchez Álvarez was elected as Senator for the Carolina District in 2024. An agricultural teacher with over 24 years of service in both the public and private sectors, he has focused on agricultural education and leadership. He is recognized for his background in managing government agencies, strategic planning, and operational execution. His career includes significant roles in public administration, including serving as an Undersecretary where he oversaw multi-billion dollar budgets for the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTOP). Additionally, he managed a workforce of 56,000 employees at the Department of Education and fostered municipal collaborations throughout the island. He served as the Electoral Commissioner for the New Progressive Party (PNP) during the 2020 election cycle and participated in the implementation of the 2018 Educational Reform Law. He currently chairs the Senate Committee on Transportation, Telecommunications, Public Services, and Consumer Affairs.