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Jonathon Acosta

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State Senator, District 16

35

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7

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RIResidence (state)

Jonathon Acosta (born November 3, 1989) is an American politician and academic serving as a member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 16th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 5, 2021.

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Education6 - 6 of 4

Brown University

MA Sociology

2017 - 2018

Brown University

PhD

2017 - Current

Brown University

MA Urban Education Policy

2015 - 2016

Brown University

BA Ethnic Studies and Political Theory

2007 - 2011

Past Positions1 - 5 of 5

Senator

Rhode Island State Senate

2021 - Current

Member

City Council of Central Falls

2017 - Current

Dean

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy

2014 - 2017

Teacher

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy

2013 - 2014

Teacher

Miami Dade County Public Schools

2011 - 2013

Other Experience1 - 1 of 1

Former Member

Senate Committee on Finance

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