{"id":3430,"date":"2024-12-20T15:54:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T20:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bronx-yes.com\/?p=3430"},"modified":"2024-12-20T15:54:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T20:54:05","slug":"janet-peguero-a-young-and-ambitious-politician-from-the-bronx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bronx-yes.com\/en\/eternal\/janet-peguero-a-young-and-ambitious-politician-from-the-bronx","title":{"rendered":"Janet Peguero: a young and ambitious politician from the Bronx"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Another amazing and unusual story is about an ordinary immigrant from the Dominican Republic. She came to the USA without knowing a word of English and became a key figure in the administration of the President of the Bronx. In this article, we will tell you about the story of success, hard work and self-belief of Janet Peguero. Read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/bronx-yes.com\/\">bronx-yes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0c25954fee6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0c25954fee6\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bronx-yes.com\/en\/eternal\/janet-peguero-a-young-and-ambitious-politician-from-the-bronx\/#Childhood_among_strangers\" >Childhood among strangers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bronx-yes.com\/en\/eternal\/janet-peguero-a-young-and-ambitious-politician-from-the-bronx\/#Building_a_career_step_by_step\" >Building a career step by step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bronx-yes.com\/en\/eternal\/janet-peguero-a-young-and-ambitious-politician-from-the-bronx\/#The_first_immigrant_woman_as_the_Deputy_President\" >The first immigrant woman as the Deputy President<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bronx-yes.com\/en\/eternal\/janet-peguero-a-young-and-ambitious-politician-from-the-bronx\/#How_did_Janet_Peguero_prove_herself_in_high_office\" >How did Janet Peguero prove herself in high office?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Childhood_among_strangers\"><\/span>Childhood among strangers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Janet was born in the capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo. She grew up in a large, friendly family. All day long, the girl played and enjoyed a carefree childhood with her cousins and friends. However, her parents wanted to give their daughter a better future. When Janet was 6 years old, the family moved to the USA, to New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The family settled in Harlem. The problems began with the fact that local schools were overcrowded. Janet could not be enrolled in a class in this area. Finding a new home was almost impossible, so they decided that Janet would take a bus to school in the Bronx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bronx-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/ad_4nxc-_5qgf2vugufb4mns_xaoausw0iehil6easxemg3w9ulldpgqsnzxf23azuzjfmxnhtpn5ahhnhbbcvnu69vahdwsearfsd6cy3c21hv5dykj3kqm-p4hv1bsnm0wxghhwc0hbakey0gswydribjyefcem1gpbkcjj.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At first, it was incredibly difficult. No one in the family spoke English. Janet recalls that her mother pinned a name tag to her clothes at school because she couldn\u2019t even answer the basic question: \u2018What is your name?\u2019 However, the shock therapy effect worked, namely her total immersion in an unfamiliar environment. Children adapt quickly to new conditions and more easily accept radical changes. It was much harder for Janet\u2019s parents to get used to the new life. Still, they always supported their daughter. The girl\u2019s father initially found work as a driver. However, he was so worried about Janet that he persuaded her school administration to hire him as an assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In her interviews, Janet recalls:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u2018For a long time, I couldn\u2019t communicate with the children on an equal footing. I didn\u2019t have any idols at school. There was no one I could look up to and say, \u2018I want to be exactly like that person\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bronx-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/ad_4nxd5s_6sel6m-ep98mpagkycau_tahwxnqg8ixhuoa14engkrkvcqryxbik8cgolmhn0ztbuistilckwllliaqstsfxqli7xc3q_7my3jbwevgqvjndgjxfroacmed8weqfolfmu0wkey0gswydribjyefcem1gpbkcjj.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>My biggest influence on me was my father. I always looked up to him. I remember him standing in front of the school every day and greeting the students. Now, I understand that it affected every single student who walked through those doors because they felt noticed. Most importantly, I felt like my dad saw me every day, that he was there.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_a_career_step_by_step\"><\/span>Building a career step by step<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to her parents\u2019 support and a strong will, Janet successfully graduated from high school. Then, she earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in political science from St. Lawrence University and a master\u2019s degree in public administration from Columbia University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bronx-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/ad_4nxd0xfzu271-hmhb4g569ob_ldep_2r5te349mwfidtbsgvesqudvd23z1czxjzibojo2b1yk2mxglm069g4szd48p1jzhck7t-eeetxx69ska4iqh0v9bxlqrqupfovcwxblfyvrgkey0gswydribjyefcem1gpbkcjj.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During her freshman year, Peguero met Radhy Miranda, who is now Vice President of Government &amp; Community Relations at NYC Economic Development Corporation. They have been friends for a long time and help each other both in life and at work. Miranda recalls that during their studies they spent a lot of time together, went to lectures and conducted joint research:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u2018Janet is a very caring, passionate and extremely intelligent young woman, a very empathetic person who always wants to help others\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The career of the politician Peguero began directly in the New York City Department of Small Business Services in 2016. There, she met the Dominican, a member of the City Council Pierina Sanchez, who immediately appreciated the purposefulness and high level of professionalism of the ambitious compatriot. Janet always tried to cover projects related to immigrants. This topic was especially painful and close to her. She did a lot that was not part of her duties, but could improve the situation of people who found themselves in a foreign country and needed support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bronx-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/ad_4nxd0xfzu271-hmhb4g569ob_ldep_2r5te349mwfidtbsgvesqudvd23z1czxjzibojo2b1yk2mxglm069g4szd48p1jzhck7t-eeetxx69ska4iqh0v9bxlqrqupfovcwxblfyvrgkey0gswydribjyefcem1gpbkcjj.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020, Peguero took on the role of associate at Constantinople &amp; Vallone, which allowed her to further strengthen her connection and influence between government, the public and business development. As if intuitively, Janet moved up the career ladder, acquiring more and more professional skills and experience. Wherever she worked, there was always a strong involvement in the issues of vulnerable populations. Peguero always sought to help the weak and helpless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the public sector, at the Vance Center for International Justice, Peguero organized a network of law firms that provided free legal services in Latin America and Africa. At the New York City Department of Small Business Services, Janet managed free legal services and developed a commercial rental assistance program. Working as a senior zoning manager in the Bronx, she focused on access to city services for all who need it and the development of the local economy. Janet also served as the Bronx borough director for Amplify Her, an organization that supports women in politics. Then, the majority of women in elected positions on the City Council was first noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bronx-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/ad_4nxddmczseruffl2ugf1tqhckyknnc1o1s551nckcmfkigvb59ol3akkqmazmixhis8p_cvyooyft_tl55d0mpusjazvrhcuomav9jsbelvmhvfkjeachcillxpv5da83f1t8qytbqqkey0gswydribjyefcem1gpbkcjj.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Read in the <a href=\"https:\/\/bronx-yes.com\/uk\/eternal\/yak-prohodyly-vybory-2024-u-bronksi\">article<\/a> about the 2024 elections in the Bronx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_first_immigrant_woman_as_the_Deputy_President\"><\/span>The first immigrant woman as the Deputy President<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The peak of her career and a reason for incredible pride for her parents and the entire immigrant community of the Bronx was the appointment of Peguero to the position of Deputy President of the borough under Vanessa Gibson administration in January 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/bronx-yes.com\/uk\/eternal\/vanessa-gibson-zhinka-yaka-ocholyuye-bronks\">article<\/a> about the first black President of the Bronx, Vanessa Gibson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bronx-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/ad_4nxf1k47-rlypmwftprnugha-voiflpyyzabodt2bm07i7qm79tiwh7paqi_oioapkyujfyi1lbtcr_kinkwmf6riwsmy56hh8cizahiovrlbjtvwhoj3ws0xdetmdhrwa8r9jl_yigkey0gswydribjyefcem1gpbkcjj.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 32-year-old young immigrant made a seemingly impossible goal come true. She has certainly become an inspiring example for all those who believe that in a foreign country they have neither rights nor opportunities. The Bronx is home to the largest Dominican community in the country, with more than 323,000 residents. The borough is even called the Little Dominican Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Janet Peguero feels a keen connection to her native country and community, even when she is far from home. She describes herself as \u2018Dominicana hasta la tambora\u2019, which can be translated as \u2018Dominican until the last drumbeat\u2019. This is a kind of symbolic reference to the Johnny Ventura song. Peguero always attends all events of Dominican culture whenever possible, supports national institutions and various organizations, clubs, festivals, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bronx-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/ad_4nxdjq4l6v9n4g0l8tupwfvoj_73ev92_frjo2j6urhxnlkkkolmzhunuctmw37ecfdhb-x_7ybjozbwzftehfxgjfmwhgiaqefeprktovcgndia2dxdo9js0cpc_m06etnelr5lnkwkey0gswydribjyefcem1gpbkcjj.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>She admits that she is nourished by this incessant lively energy and draws strength from her origin to continue doing important and necessary things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the ceremony of appointing Janet as her deputy, Vanessa Gibson said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u2018Janet is someone I consider a friend, a sister and my partner at Borough Hall. Throughout her career, she has worked tirelessly to strengthen the voice of historically underrepresented communities. As the Deputy President of the Bronx Borough of Dominican origin, she brings a new voice and perspective to this role\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Janet_Peguero_prove_herself_in_high_office\"><\/span>How did Janet Peguero prove herself in high office?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the first days in her new position in the presidential administration, Peguero demonstrated outstanding leadership and professional qualities. She made it clear that she was committed to change and improve life in the Bronx through active participation in all sectors of public life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Janet Peguero&#8217;s main areas of activity as Vanessa Gibson&#8217;s deputy are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many programs and projects aimed at supporting the underprivileged have been implemented. On the agenda of Peguero are always relevant requests related to immigrants, the unemployed, the homeless, orphans and other Bronx residents who need assistance from the government. The priority area is to provide all Bronx residents with affordable housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bronx-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/ad_4nxffi2aipaye_n_f4pv40-nkmrtrido4o58uih70usog_dl-5guqjxcrlljgb-u4ihqs_ygagi5k5k-ydm9bpd39pszlwejwkcxejc_r20-ha8in0dfncckkcdpaezw2imyypfz4agkey0gswydribjyefcem1gpbkcjj.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Economic development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Close cooperation with the Bronx Economic Development Corporation and the New York Economic Development Corporation to provide resources to small business owners in the Bronx. Launch of a large-scale project to reconstruct the Kingsbridge Armory. Peguero initiated a $20 million loan fund for the company\u2019s empowerment zones and secured a $200 million grant to reopen the Kingsbridge Armory after nearly two decades of inactivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Healthcare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Janet has been an active advocate for maternal health, working with community leaders and health advocates to create a large birth center in the Bronx that would help address the high mortality rate for black mothers, provide quality healthcare to all segments of the population and expand doula support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Access to quality education for Bronx youth is one of the key issues that Janet Peguero is constantly working on. She understands, like no other, that getting an education is important for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.bronx-yes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/ad_4nxcu2drlkf-yxljsegsy690uqbeccxglk79vi0ns7pn8rih6a_5dlo-hemksnfxv5flzam0f5yp0gjggdcnytxfmicjdvi_hzzgveeo97djj6c_cyw0yh1ouaiwbi1wzuftcxdikkey0gswydribjyefcem1gpbkcjj.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The effects of the pandemic are still being felt and small business owners are particularly affected. The President&#8217;s office has always paid attention to supporting and developing small businesses, which are a catalyst for the development of the entire economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peguero admits that she is very happy to work under the leadership of a wise and strong woman:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u2018Vanessa is kind. At the same time, she is a strong and powerful defender. She does not take no for an answer to anything. If there is a will, there is a way. Learning and working under her leadership is a blessing\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another amazing and unusual story is about an ordinary immigrant from the Dominican Republic. She came to the USA without knowing a word of English and became a key figure in the administration of the President of the Bronx. 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