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Federico Perez serves as a member of the Acacia Network Board of Directors. A seasoned public service professional with 30+ years of experience in civic engagement, he brings extensive knowledge in the areas of public affairs, program management for community-based organizations, community activism, and education.

For nearly 12 years, he served as Director of Special Projects and Events at the Office of U.S. Congressman Jose E. Serrano in the Bronx, New York, where he established and developed relationships with community-based organizations and represented the Congressman’s office with various constituencies, among other key initiatives and responsibilities. Prior to his tenure at the Office of Congressman Serrano, Mr. Perez worked as a Teacher through the NYC Department of Education at P.S. 30X in the Bronx. He also held leadership positions at the Hunts Point Multi-Service Center, Bronx Venture Corporation, and the Puerto Rican Community Development Project, Inc. Further, Mr. Perez served as a NYC Councilman for District 17th in the Bronx in 1997, and as President of the Puerto Rican Day Parade in 1974 and from 1980-86.

Mr. Perez possesses an MS in Education & Urban Development from Long Island University at Mercy College, a BS in Psychology from Mercy College, and an AA in Liberal Arts from Bronx Community College.