Women's History Month - Senator Martinez on Sila Calderón

Illinois State Senator Iris Martinez celebrates Women's History Month by discussing the influence of Sila María Calderón - first woman governor of Puerto Rico in this Women In History video.

Sila María Calderón Serra (born September 23, 1942) is a Puerto Rico politician and businesswoman who served as the seventh Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico from 2001 to 2005. She is the first and to date only woman elected to that office. Prior to serving as Governor, Calderón held various positions in the Government of Puerto Rico, including Secretary of State and Chief of Staff. She was also Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Capital of Puerto Rico from 1997-2001.

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