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Aida Álvarez
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Aída M. Álvarez (born 1950) is a Puerto Rican businesswoman, journalist, and politician. She previously served as the 20th Administrator of the Small Business Administration under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Álvarez was the first Hispanic and Latino American woman ever to serve in a presidential cabinet.[1]
Quick Facts 20th Administrator of the Small Business Administration, President ...
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20th Administrator of the Small Business Administration | |
In office March 7, 1997 – January 19, 2001 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Philip Lader |
Succeeded by | Hector Barreto |
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Born | 1950 (age 73–74) Aguadilla, Puerto Rico |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Radcliffe College (BA) |
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