Chino Ocasio

Ricardo Rey Ocasio Ramos was born on November 1, 1967, in the capital city of San Juan. He completed his primary and secondary education in the public school system, graduating from the Ramón Vila Mayo high school located in the Río Piedras sector. He pursued university studies at the Colegio Universitario de San Juan, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. Early in his development, Ocasio Ramos distinguished himself by his desire to assist the neediest communities in the capital city, identifying alternatives to overcome challenges and address concerns. This vocation has remained present throughout his professional career. He served as a citizen assistance official at the Department of Transportation and Public Works in the Municipality of San Juan. Later, he worked as Director of Auxiliary Service in the Senate of Puerto Rico, which brought him into contact with the situations faced by constituents in the capital city. His performance led him to the position of Special Assistant to the Secretary at the Department of Housing, where he evaluated and presented alternatives to address the need for affordable housing for low-income families. Community volunteering remains one of his passions; he performs community work through the Lions Club Las Américas, District Number 51, among other non-profit organizations. On November 5, 2024, he was elected Representative for District Number 2, which includes part of the Municipality of San Juan. He was appointed to chair the Committee on Elderly Affairs and Social Welfare.