Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Summary
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was born on October 13, 1989[1], in Parkchester[2]. She has worked as a politician[3], political activist[4], community organizer[5], publisher[6], and educational strategist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56,267 views/month, #2,809 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Sergio Ocasio-Roman[9]
- Mother: Blanca Ocasio-Cortez[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: activist[12], teacher[13]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[14]
- Employer: Ted Kennedy[15]
- Educated at: Boston University[16]
- Award received: BBC 100 Women[17]
- Member of: The Squad[18], Justice Democrats[19], Congressional Progressive Caucus[20]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[23]
- Commons category: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez[24]
- Residence: The Bronx[25]
- Family name: Ocasio-Cortez[26]
- Given name: Alexandria[27]
- Significant event: United States House of Representatives elections in New York, 2018[28]
- Official website: https://ocasio2018.com/[29], https://ocasio-cortez.house.gov/[30], https://ocasiocortez.com[31]
- Work location: Queens[32], The Bronx[33], Washington, D.C.[34]
- Described at URL: https://www.biography.com/people/alexandria-ocasio-cortez[35]
- Political ideology: democratic socialism[36], progressivism[37]
- Described by source: Knock Down the House[38]
- Participant in: United States House of Representatives elections in New York, 2018[39], 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New York[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41], Spanish[42]
- Commons Creator page: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez[43]
Why It Matters
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
She has been cited as an influence by Céline Vara[46], a lawyer[47], b. 1984[48], of Switzerland[49].
FAQs
Where was Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez born?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was born in Parkchester[2].
Who were Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's parents?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's father was Sergio Ocasio-Roman[9]. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's mother was Blanca Ocasio-Cortez[10].
What did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez do for work?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez worked as a politician[3], political activist[4], community organizer[5], publisher[6], and educational strategist[7].
Where did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez go to school?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was educated at Boston University[16].
What awards did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez receive?
Honors received include BBC 100 Women[17].
Who did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez influence?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been cited as an influence by Céline Vara[46].