Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Biography

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, popularly known as AOC, is a US Congresswoman born in New York. She became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress in 2018, representing New York’s 14th district. She is known for her progressive policies, including the Green New Deal and Medicare for all.

 Age

She was born on October 13, 1989, in the Bronx, New York City.

Family

She was raised in a Puerto Rican family. Her father, Sergio Ocasio, was an architect who passed away in 2008. Her mother, Blanca Ocasio-Cortez, worked as a house cleaner and school bus driver. Alexandria has a younger brother named Gabriel.

Height

She stands at approximately 5 feet 5 inches, or 165 cm tall.

Marriage

She is not married but is engaged to Riley Roberts, a web developer whom she met in college.

Education

She graduated from Boston University in 2011 with degrees in Economics and International Relations. During her time in college, she interned for the late Senator Ted Kennedy.

Career

After college, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez worked various jobs, including bartending and waitressing, to help support her family. In 2018, she gained national attention by defeating 10-term incumbent Joe Crowley in the Democratic primary for New York’s 14th congressional district. At age 28, she became the youngest woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress. Known for her strong progressive stance, she has advocated for the Green New Deal, Medicare for All, and social justice reform. She also effectively uses social media to connect with the public.

Salary

As a U.S. Representative, she earns an annual salary of approximately $174,000 USD.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Net Worth

Her estimated net worth is between $200,000 and $500,000 USD, according to public financial disclosures. Despite her status, she is known for living modestly and often addresses economic inequality in her public speeches.