Carmen J. Villa-Lugo

Carmen J. Villa-Lugo, Esq. is a Latina of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent, born in NYC. A life-long resident of The Bronx, she has dedicated her career to community service.

She joined the Acacia Network Family as a Board Member in 1997. For more than two decades, she has been a member of, and held Officer positions on the Board of Directors of many of the entities that operate under the Acacia Tree. In 2018, she was elected Chairwoman of the Acacia Network Board of Directors.

A graduate of The City College of New York (CUNY) and New York Law School, Ms. Villa-Lugo is admitted to practice law in New York State as well as The Supreme Court of the United States. She has served as Court Attorney to several Judges in the Civil Court of the City of New York, Bronx County, for over 20 years. In addition to practicing law, Ms. Villa-Lugo has worked extensively in the areas of social and housing services for several non-profit organizations.

She balances her commitments with strong faith as a member of Tercera Iglesia Bautista and a rich family life with her Husband, Twin Daughters and Grandchildren.