Jenni Furtado

Jenni A. Furtado (born c. 1993)^[2] is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 64 since January 7, 2025.

Jenni Furtado
Furtado in 2025
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 64th[1] district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 7, 2025
Preceded by	Brianna Henries
Personal details
Born	c. 1993
Nationality	American
Party	Democratic
Spouse	Marc Furtado
Residence	East Providence, Rhode Island
Alma mater	St. John’s University, Roger Williams University Law School
Profession	Politician
Website	jennifurtado.com

Early life and education

Jenni Furtado (née Azanero) was born in New York to first-generation Peruvian immigrants.^[2] She graduated from St. John's University in 2015 and earned her Juris Doctor degree from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2019, with a specialty in immigration and worker's compensation law.^[1][3]

Career

Furtado served four years on the East Providence School Committee,^[2] where she oversaw the completion of a new East Providence High School.^[1] When District 64 Democratic state representative Brianna Henries announced that she would not seek re-election in 2024, Furtado entered the race.^[2] She defeated her Democratic Primary opponent, Ashley Pereira, winning 72.5% of the vote on September 10, 2024.^[2] She was sworn in on January 7, 2025.^[3]