Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), Management Information Systems, Salem State University
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management Information Systems, UMass Lowell
Biosketch
Jose is a Systems and Data Analyst with over 15 years of experience in Information Technology, and International Student Administration and Compliance; his undergraduate and graduate education are in Management Information Systems. He has been married to Susana for 14 years and has 2 daughters Bianca and Emma, and very recently a puppy; the family currently resides in Lowell and both girls attend Lowell Community Charter Public School (LCCPS) in 4th and 1st grade. Jose learned about his daughter's Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis when she was 3 years old, Bianca is now 9 and remotely attending the 4th grade. ASD is a vivid and active part of the family dynamic, Bianca was non verbal until she was 6 years old, and still struggles with speech, maladaptive behaviors, and regresses to shouting when unable to express disapproval or discomfort. Jose is actively involved in Lowell's Special Education (SPED) Pack, Family Advisory Council, LCCPS Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), and participates often at a support group for parents in ASD facilitated through NEST and a community partner. Jose and his family are advocates for ASD, and all mental disabilities, helping the community to understand that disabilities go beyond what the eye is able to see.