About Adam Rueda

I was raised in Andover Township in Sussex County, where I grew up attending Catholic school in Sparta. During my time in high school, I was inducted into the National Honors Society and recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar.

I served as an Ambassador within the Office of Admissions and was the proud recipient of the Tri-County Scholarship, a need- and performance-based grant to attend private high school. These early experiences taught me the value of education and the importance of creating opportunities for all students, regardless of their economic background.

To attend Bucknell University, I received the Diversity Scholarship, which was awarded to incoming freshmen who were going to bring diversity of experience and fresh perspectives to campus.

While at Bucknell, I was Vice President and Social Chair of my fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and proudly graduated as a First-Generation College Graduate. My degree is a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Financial Management and Accounting.

I am proud to have participated in the Student Managed Investment Fund, a year-long course where selected students invest and manage a portion of Bucknell's endowment. This experience gave me invaluable insight into financial systems and how money moves through our economy.

After graduation, I gained diverse life experience working in multiple industries. I worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at a commercial real estate brokerage in Morristown, where I developed a deep understanding of financial markets and investment strategies.

I also worked as an Interior Design Salesperson in Short Hills and Manhattan, connecting with clients and understanding the needs of our community. Additionally, I worked as a DJ in NYC and Brooklyn, which gave me a unique perspective on the creative economy and nightlife industry.

Throughout my entire life, including college, I have worked odd-jobs to survive. This experience has given me a real understanding of the struggles working families face and the urgent need for policies that protect workers' rights and ensure economic justice.