Fernando Mateo was born in the Dominican Republic in 1957 in Santo Domingo. He is a businessman, activist, and politician of Dominican descent.
Kristobal is his father’s name, and Carmen is his mother’s. Stella is the name of his wife. Seward Park High School was his alma mater. He started a carpeting business in 1976, which grew into a multi-million dollar contracting firm.
Mateo established the Mateo Institute of Training in 1989 to train nonviolent, first-time offenders at Rikers Island in vocational trades such as plumbing and carpet-laying. In recognition of his efforts, President George H.W. Bush gave him the Points of Light award in 1991.
Quick Facts
| Real Name | Fernando Mateo |
| Nickname | Fernando |
| Profession | Businessman, Activist, and Politician |
| Famous For | Businessman, Activist, and Politician |
| Wife/Girlfriend Name | Stella Mateo |
| Age | 65 Years Old |
| Height | In Feet Inches-6.1 |
| Weight | In Kilograms- 75 kg |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Shoe Size | 8 US |
| Date of Birth | 1957 |
| Birth Place | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Nationality | American |
| School Name | Seward Park High School |
| College Name | Not Known |
| Qualifications | Graduate |
| Father Name | Kristobal |
| Mother Name | Carmen |
| Siblings [Sister] | Not Known |
| Children Name | 3 |
| Income Source | Businessman, Activist, and Politician |
| Appear In | Businessman, Activist, and Politician |
| Net Worth, Salary | Not Known |
Fernando Mateo Biography
Fernando Mateo was born in the Dominican Republic in 1957 in Santo Domingo. He is a businessman, activist, and politician of Dominican descent who is running for mayor of New York City in 2021. Mateo announced his candidacy for Mayor of New York City in the 2021 mayoral election on February 3, 2021. Mateo will face talk radio host and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa in the Republican primary on June 22, 2021.
Fernando Mateo Family
Kristobal is his father’s name, and Carmen is his mother’s. Stella is the name of his wife. Seward Park High School was his alma mater. He started a carpeting business in 1976, which grew into a multi-million dollar contracting firm.
Career
Mateo established the Mateo Institute of Training in 1989 to train nonviolent, first-time offenders at Rikers Island in vocational trades such as plumbing and carpet-laying. In recognition of his efforts, President George H.W. Bush gave him the Points of Light award in 1991.
Facts
- He is a professional Dominican-American businessman, activist, and politician by trade.
- His net worth and income are unknown.