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US House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Hearing: Exploring Energy Challenges and Opportunities Facing Puerto Rico

Posted by William-Jose Velez Gonzalez | Jan 12, 2016 | Congress | 0

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William-José Vélez González is a native from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, and a graduate from Florida International University in biomedical engineering, engineering management, and international relations. A designer with a strong interest in science, policy, and innovation, he previously served as the national executive vice president of the Puerto Rico Statehood Students Association. William-José lives in Washington, DC, where he works at the Children's National Research Institute and runs Opsin, a nonprofit design studio dedicated to making design more accessible. You can see him on Love is Blind as Lydia's brother. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of Pasquines.

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