Carmen Fernandez
Carmen Fernandez | |
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Senator of the Guam Legislature | |
In office January 6, 2003 – January 3, 2005 | |
President of Northern Marianas College | |
In office May 2007 – April 2010 (fired) | |
In office October 2016 – August 2018 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Guam |
Other names | Carmen F. Fernandez, Carmen Frances Fernandez |
Carmen Fernandez is a Guamanian businesswoman, politician, and college administrator. Fernandez is a former Democratic senator in the Guam Legislature.
Early life[]
Fernandez was born in Yona, Guam. Fernandez' father was Ignacio Taijeron Reyes. Fernandez' mother was Annie Frances Fernandez Cruz. In 1981, Fernandez graduated from George Washington High School.[1]
Education[]
In 1985, Fernandez earned a Bachelor degree in Business Management from University of Guam. In 1988, Fernandez earned an MBA degree from University of Guam.[1]
Career[]
In January 1998, Fernandez became Vice President of Administration & Finance at University of Guam.[1]
On November 5, 2002, Fernandez won the election and became a Democratic senator in the Guam Legislature. Fernandez began her term on January 6, 2003 in the 27th Guam Legislature.[2]
As a businesswoman, Fernandez is the owner of Imperial Pacific International (IPI) in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. It operates Saipan's casinos.[3]
In May 2007, Fernandez became President of Northern Marianas College. She replaced Acting President Danny Wyatt, who will return as Dean for Academic Programs and Services.[4] In April 2010, Fernandez was fired from her position as President of Northern Marianas College. Fernandez was succeeded by Lorraine Cabrera as an interim President.[5]
In October 2016, Fernandez was named President of Northern Marianas College. In February 2018, Fernandez launched the casino management to Northern Marianas College’s workforce development programs. Fernandez’s ownership of Imperial Pacific International (CNMI) LLC was not publicly known.[6]
In August 2018, Fernandez resigned as President of Northern Marianas College. Frankie Eliptico was appointed as interim president.[7][8]
See also[]
- Michael San Nicolas - Chief of Staff for Fernandez during 27th Guam Legislature
References[]
- ^ a b c "Senator Carmen Fernandez (D)". chamorrobible.org. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "List of all Guam Legislatures". guamlegislature.com. Retrieved October 7, 2021.(archived)
- ^ "Former Guam Sen. Carmen Fernandez owns company raided by FBI". kanditmedia.com. November 25, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "FORMER GUAM SENATOR TO HEAD NORTHERN MARIANAS COLLEGE". pireport.org. May 4, 2007. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "Former Guam senator fired from NMC". kuam.com. April 13, 2010. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "A magnet for shady deals". pacificislandtimes.com. December 11, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "Fernandez offered post as NMC prexy - Former Guam senator fired by college in 2010". saipantribune.com. October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- ^ "NMC announces search for new president". mvariety.com. November 30, 2020. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
- Businesspeople in the casino industry
- Guamanian Democrats
- Guamanian women in politics
- Living people
- Members of the Legislature of Guam
- Presidents of Northern Marianas College
- University of Guam alumni
- 21st-century American women