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Committee backs Irvin Rafael for UVI Research & Technology Park board; nominee emphasizes local talent and fintech, health and housing priorities
Summary
Irvin Rafael, a Virgin Islands native and senior auto/technology executive, was favorably recommended by the Committee on Rules and Judiciary for appointment to the University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park board.
The Committee on Rules and Judiciary voted to forward Irvin Rafael's nomination to the University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park (RT Park) board to the full 36th Legislature after a hearing that emphasized local workforce development, entrepreneurship and infrastructure needs.
Rafael, who currently holds senior executive roles in the automotive and technology sectors, told senators he had visited the…
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