Peter Santana

Councilman Peter Santana is a naturalized citizen who was born in Brazil. He resides in Kearny where his family has deep roots in the Kearny-West Hudson area. Mr. Santana graduated from the Faculdade Rui Barbosa College in Brazil, where he achieved his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He has also completed a Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership from Saint Peter’s University.

Councilman Santana married his wife Renata in 2013. He currently works for the Harrison Board of Education as a Director of Instructional Data Management Services, as well as for the Hudson County Schools of Technology as the Director of the Adult High School night school program at the Harrison Center. He was appointed in February 2017 to fill a vacancy on Kearny’s Town Council representing the 2nd Ward.

Councilman Santana has served as a member of the Blue Ribbon Committee which resulted in the U.S. Secretary of Education recognizing Harrison High School as one of the 286 National Blue Ribbon Schools for the year 2013. Mr. Santana also volunteers for many civic and school activities; most notable is his participation in Harrison Education Foundation’s annual Golf Outing Fundraiser that provides scholarships to graduating seniors.

A homeowner on Davis Avenue in Kearny’s 2nd Ward, Mr. Santana is committed to doing everything possible to keep Kearny’s status as a great place to live and work.