Orlando Ramos

Orlando Ramos is an American politician serving as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 9th Hampden district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021.

Orlando Ramos
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 9th Hampden district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 6, 2021
Preceded by	Jose Tosado
Personal details
Born	Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	Springfield Technical Community College (AA) University of Massachusetts Amherst (BA) Westfield State University (MPA)

Early life and education

Ramos was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. After graduating from Roger L Putnam Vocational-Technical High School, he earned an associate degree from Springfield Technical Community College, a Bachelor of Arts in public policy from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a Master of Public Administration from Westfield State University.^[1]

Career

Ramos worked as an intern in the office of Governor Deval Patrick. He was later elected to the Springfield City Council, where he introduced legislation to improve infrastructure in the city.^[2] He was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.^[3][4]

Personal life

Ramos is Puerto Rican.^[5]