Yashira Lebrón Rodríguez

Yashira Lebrón Rodríguez (born July 24, 1981) is a politician from Puerto Rico and current legislator for District 8 in the 29th House of Representatives of Puerto Rico. Lebrón filled the vacancy left by Antonio "Toñito" Silva after Silva resigned from his position.^[1]

Yashira Lebrón Rodríguez
Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives from the 8th District
In office 2014–Present
Preceded by	Antonio "Toñito" Silva
Personal details
Born	(1981-07-24) July 24, 1981 (age 44) Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Political party	New Progressive Party (PNP)
Alma mater	University of Puerto Rico (BA) Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (MCJ)

Early years and studies

Graduated from Dr. Agustin Stahl High School in Bayamón. She possesses a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Puerto Rico and a master's degree in criminal justice from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.^[2]

Political life

She served two term in the Municipal Assembly of Bayamon and was the vice-president of the Municipal Legislature of Bayamón.^[3] On October 23, 2014, she replaced Antonio "Toñito" Silva for his seat as the representative for District 8th.^[4][5] She was reelected in the 2016 General Election. Lebrón Rodríguez is currently the president of the House of Representatives of Puerto Rico Commission on Consumer, Banking and Insurance Affairs.^[6]