Melinda Romero Donnelly

Melinda Romero
United States Shadow Senator
from Puerto Rico
In office
July 1, 2021 – December 31, 2024
Preceded byZoraida Fonalledas
Succeeded byVacant
Member of the Puerto Rico Senate
from the at-large district
In office
June 15, 2009 – January 1, 2013
Preceded byJorge de Castro Font
Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives
from the 1st district
In office
1997–2004
Preceded byBenjamín Vélez
Succeeded byNuno López
Personal details
BornMelinda Kathleen Romero Donnelly
(1971-10-08) October 8, 1971
PartyNew Progressive
Other political
affiliations
Democratic
Children2
RelativesCarlos Romero Barceló (father)
Kate de Romero (mother)
EducationInteramerican University, San Germán (BBA, MA)
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Melinda Kathleen Romero Donnelly (born October 8, 1971) is a Puerto Rican politician, and former senator and Representative for the New Progressive Party (PNP). She is the youngest daughter of former Governor of Puerto Rico Carlos Romero Barceló and Kate de Romero. During a break from her political career, Romero worked as a journalist for the Caribbean Business newspaper.