Carmen Medina Calderón

Biography

Carmen Medina Calderón was born on August 18, 1981, in the municipality of San Juan. She attended public schools, where she developed an interest in education and sports. During her academic years, she excelled in track and field, specifically in speed and jumping events, as well as Taekwondo. She represented the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, in the Liga Atlética Universitaria athletic games for four years. Medina Calderón has had a career in the field of education. She served as a Physical Education Supervisor for the Humacao Educational Region under the Department of Education, where she coordinated academic, sports, and administrative activities. She also worked as a physical education teacher at both the elementary and high school levels and served as a School Director III. Additionally, she worked as a recreational leader for the Municipality of Loíza, where she organized activities for recreational associations and institutions serving populations with special needs. In November 2024, she was elected as a Representative for District 37, which includes the municipalities of Loíza, Río Grande, and Canóvanas. She was appointed to chair the Eastern Region Commission of the House of Representatives.

On the record

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras; Master's Degree in Physical Education, Universidad Metropolitana de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Cupey; Master's Degree in School Administration and Supervision, Caribbean University, Recinto Carolina; Doctorate in Educational Technology and Distance Education, Southeastern University, Recinto de San Juan

Profession

Educator; Physical Education Teacher; School Administrator; Athlete

Born

1981-08-18

Birthplace

San Juan, PR

Contact

Capitol office

El Capitolio, Avenida Constitución P.O. Box 9022228, San Juan, PR 00902 · 787-622-4997

Phone

787-622-4997

Email

cmedina@camara.pr.gov

Website

https://www.camara.pr.gov/team/carmen-medina-calderon/