Rita Joseph | |
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.jpg) Joseph speaking in 2025 | |
| Member of theNew York City Council from the40th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Mathieu Eugene |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1970-07-24)July 24, 1970 (age 55) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | St. Francis College (BS) Touro University (MS) |
Rita C. Joseph (born July 24, 1970) is an American politician and educator serving as a member of theNew York City Council for the40th district. Elected in November 2021, she assumed office on January 1, 2022.
Joseph was born inPort-au-Prince,Haiti, and immigrated toNew York City as a child.[1] She was raised inDitmas Park andFlatbush.[2] After graduating from Sarah J. Hale High School, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in liberal arts fromSt. Francis College and a Master of Science in education and general studies fromTouro University, New York.[3]
Outside of politics, Joseph worked as a teacher for over 20 years, including at Public School 6 inBrooklyn.[4][5] She was also appointed to serve as the chair of her local Neighborhood Advisory Board by State SenatorKevin Parker. Joseph was elected to theNew York City Council in November 2021 and assumed office on January 1, 2022.[6][1]
