Prior to entering politics,Lopez worked in the private sector. She served in the Community Relations department of Wachovia Bank for a period of 20 years from 1987 to 2007,eventually becoming a vice-president.[3]
Lopez later became CEO and executive director of the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development (PRAHD).[4] Under her leadership,the PRAHD worked with the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters to create a training program for underemployed and unemployed individuals.[5]
In 2016,she was honored by the city of Perth Amboy for her work serving in the board of Perth Amboy's Business Improvement District (BID).[4] As of 2023,she was a member of the New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission.[6]
Member of the New Jersey Assembly (2018-present)
Yvonne Lopez with Cory Booker at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice in 2018.
Each district in the New Jersey Legislature is represented by one state senator and two members of the General Assembly Alongside with Lopez,the 19th District is represented in the current session by Senator Joe F. Vitale (D) and fellow assemblymember Craig Coughlin (D).
In 2024,Lopez began preparing legislation to prohibit landlords operating in New Jersey from using rent-setting algorithms that increase costs for renters.[3]
Committee memberships
In the 221st New Jersey Assembly session (2024-2024),she is chair of the Housing Committee,vice chair of the Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee,and a member of the Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.[2]
Electoral history
New Jersey General Assembly
19th Legislative District General Election,2023[8]
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