Dioneia Lacerda
Dra. Dioneia Lacerda | |
|---|---|
Maria Dioneia de Andrade Lacerda | |
 First woman to be mayor of Araripina | |
| 21th [[mayor of the Araripina]] | |
| In office January 01, 1993 – December 31, 1996 | |
| Vice President | Valmir Simeão |
| Preceded by | Valdemir Batista de Souza |
| Succeeded by | Emanuel Bringel |
| 1970 [[Miss Petrolina]] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Araripina, Pernambuco |
| Political party | Liberal Front Party (PFL) |
| Spouse(s) | José Valmir Ramos Lacerda |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Caruaru School of Dentistry (FOP) |
| Occupation | 1993–1996 (mayor), 1982–1988 (First lady) |
| Profession | Dentist and politician |
Maria Dioneia de Andrade Lacerda is a Brazilian dentist and politician. She was the first woman elected mayor of the municipality of Araripina, in the state of Pernambuco, serving her term from 1993 to 1996.[1]
Early life
Maria Dioneia de Andrade Lacerda was born in Araripina, Pernambuco, the daughter of Pedro Abraão de Andrade and Rita Nunes de Andrade. She graduated in Dentistry from the former Faculty of Dentistry of Caruaru (FOP), now part of ASCES-UNITA.[1]
Professional Career
Before entering politics, she worked as a dentist in Araripina, where she built a reputation of respect among the local population. Her professional work was prominent both in the city and in the municipality's districts.[1][2]
Political Career
In 1992, Dioneia Lacerda ran for mayor of Araripina on behalf of the Liberal Front Party (PFL), with businessman Manoel Valmir Simeão as her vice-mayor candidate. The race included two other candidates: Emanuel Santiago Alencar (Bringel) from the National Reconstruction Party (PRN), and José Alencar Gualter from the Social Labour Party (PST).[1]
Dioneia Lacerda won the election by a wide margin, becoming the first woman elected mayor of Araripina. Her election marked a milestone in women's participation in politics in the Pernambuco Sertão. During her term (1993-1996), her administration focused on improving infrastructure and the quality of life for the residents of the municipality.[1][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "List of Mayors of Araripina". Prefeitura de Araripina (in português). Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Genealogical Record - Coelho Rodrigues Family". Coelho Rodrigues Genealogy (in português). Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ↑ "Official Publication - CRO-PE" (PDF). Conselho Regional de Odontologia de Pernambuco (in português). Retrieved March 16, 2025.
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