Lucé Vela
| Lucé Vela | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Puerto Rico | |
| In office 2009 – January 2, 2013 | |
| Governor | Luis Fortuño |
| Preceded by | Luisa Gándara |
| Succeeded by | Wilma Pastrana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lucé Vela Gutierrez Madrid, Spain |
| Spouse(s) | Luis Fortuño |
| Children | 3 (María Luisa, Luis Roberto, Guillermo Luis) |
| Alma mater | Goucher College (B.A.) Interamerican University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Lucé Vela Gutierrez is the wife of former Governor of Puerto Rico Luis Fortuño. She was the First Lady, a position she held while her husband was in office from 2009 to 2013, and the mother of triplets, María Luisa, Guillermo Luis and Luis Roberto.
Education
Vela obtained a Bachelor's degree in Communications and French from Goucher College in Baltimore. She later obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.
Professional career
Vela first commenced her legal career working for the Law Firm of Martínez, Odell, & Calabria. In 2000, she established her own private practice, specializing in real estate and as a notary public.
First Lady of Puerto Rico
Vela began her tenure as First Lady of Puerto Rico after her husband, Luis Fortuño, was sworn in as Governor in 2009, following the 2008 general elections. Her charitable work involved education, family values, and women's health.
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