Voyage of A New York Puerto Rican Baby Boomer: Telling My Story

by Arturo Santiago

Overview

Arturo Santiago, raised in poverty in the Lower East Side, overcame adversity to serve in the United States Marine Corps, Pursue a successful professional career. With a G.E.D. earned during his service, he transitioned from temporary jobs to become an Executive Director in Manhattan's community services sector. Mr. Santiago entered politics, becoming the first Puerto Rican to be elected, and re-elected, to county government office in the Lower East Side. His journey led him to private sector managerial roles, including Vice President at Mellon Bank. Returning to public service, he served as Deputy Commissioner in New York City and later as a senior project manager in various companies. Now residing in Kissimmee, Florida, Santiago celebrates thirty-one years of marriage and hopes his autobiography inspires others facing challenges.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798894094618
Publisher:	Arturo Santiago
Publication date:	07/03/2024
Pages:	146
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Arturo Santiago, raised in poverty in the Lower East Side, overcame adversity to serve in the United States Marine Corps, and pursue a successful professional career. With a G.E.D. earned during his service, he transitioned from temporary jobs to become an Executive Director in Manhattan’s Lower East Side community services sector. Mr. Santiago entered politics, becoming the first Puerto Rican to be elected, and re-elected, to county government office in the Lower East Side. His journey led him to private sector managerial roles, including Vice President at Mellon Bank. Returning to public service, he served as Deputy Commissioner in New York City and later as a senior project manager in various companies. Now residing in Kissimmee, Florida, Mr. Santiago celebrates thirty-one years of marriage and hopes his autobiography inspires others facing similar challenges.