Luz Arce Ferrer

Lucy Arce was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. She completed a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in English from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. Then, she earns her certification in Public Housing Administration from Temple University. == Professional career ==

Arce has worked as a teacher with the Head Start Program, and as an Ombudsman for the Aguadilla region. She also worked as Regional Director of the Public Housing Administration in Aguadilla, and then as Regional Manager of the Association of Commonwealth Employees (AEELA) in Arecibo. In 1993, Arce was appointed as Auxiliar Administrator of the Retirement System Administration for the Government Employees of Puerto Rico. She also served as Commissioner of the Women Affairs Commission. She has been a member of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) for more than 30 years. She actively participates in other grassroots organizations in Puerto Rico and the United States. == Political career ==

Arce began her political career with the pro-statehood youth in Aguadilla. She presided the Women Organization of the New Progressive Party for eleven years, and also served as vice-president of the party. In 1996, Arce was elected as Senator At-large. She was the third candidate with most votes, and the second within her party. She was reelected in 2000 and 2004. Arce won a slot in the PNP ballot at the PNP primaries and in 2008, she was elected for her fourth consecutive term, being the fourth candidate with most votes, and the third within her party. During her time in the Senate of Puerto Rico, she has served as vice-president of the Senate, Alternate Majority Speaker, President of the Women Legislative Assembly, and President of Commissions of Work, Veteran Affairs, and Human Resources. == Personal life ==

Lucy Arce has a daughter called Nayda, and five grandchildren. ==See also==