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Rita Paniagua

Former Syracuse City Common Council - At Large

At Large, New York

Rita Paniagua is a dedicated public servant and accomplished professional with a diverse career spanning various industries. She serves as a Councilmember-At-Large on the Syracuse City Common Council, bringing her extensive experience in community engagement and project management to the role. Rita has held numerous leadership positions, including Executive Director of the Spanish Action League of Onondaga County Inc., where she championed the needs of the Latino community. Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident as the owner of Cross Cultural Strategies LLC and the Dance Centre School of Dance. Rita's career also includes significant roles in media and entertainment, such as Marketing at Warner Bros. Records and Sales at WKAQ-TV. Her varied background underscores her commitment to cultural diversity and community development.