Pichy Torres Zamora

José “Pichy” Torres Zamora was born on June 7, 1971, in the town of Jayuya, where he was raised alongside his two siblings. He completed his studies within the public education system and graduated with honors from the Josefina León Zayas High School. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Mayagüez with Cum Laude distinction. Subsequently, at the Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico, he graduated Suma Cum Laude with a Master's degree in Environmental Management and Engineering Management. He is currently completing studies for a Juris Doctor at the Universidad de Puerto Rico. For 15 years, he worked in the private sector directing areas such as Environmental Engineering, Health, and Safety. For years, he was a leader at the Baxter company in Jayuya, which, under his leadership, was awarded the Best Environmental Program Award by Baxter Global and the Best Environmental Program Awards from the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association multiple times. His performance as a plant engineer and auditor for environmental health and safety in several countries and states was recognized multiple times by Baxter Corporate. He demonstrated leadership from his youth. In 1991, he was vice president of the New Progressive Party (PNP) youth organization in Jayuya and later, in 2001, he served as president of the party in his native town. From 2005 to 2008, he served as a municipal assemblyman. In 2010, he was sworn in as a representative after filling a vacancy, presiding over the Health Committee. Two years later, he was appointed Secretary General of the New Progressive Party (PNP). In the 2016 general elections, he was elected as an at-large representative, and following his victory, he was chosen by his colleagues as the new Vice President of the House of Representatives.