| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | |
| State House: | Pennsylvania |
| District: | 129th |
| Predecessor: | Jim Cox |
| Birth Date: | 31 August 1973 |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Spouse: | Felix Freytiz III[1] |
| Children: | 2 |
| Residence: | Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Website: | https://johannycepeda-freytizpa.com/ |
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (born August 31, 1973) is an American businesswoman and politician who is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 129th district.
Cepeda-Freytiz was born on August 31, 1973, in New York City to Ana and Luis Cepeda. She attended school in the Dominican Republic from ages 9 to 14, before graduating from Mother Cabrini High School.[1] She studied French at the State University of New York at New Paltz, receiving a Bachelors of Arts. Later, she acquired a Master of Science in Education degree from Long Island University.[2] She moved to Reading, Pennsylvania, in 2007 and opened "Mi Casa Su Casa Café" in downtown Reading, after previously living in Washington Heights, Manhattan.[3]
Prior to her election to the Pennsylvania General Assembly she served on the Reading City Council, and as its president from July 2022 until December 2022.[4] She announced her reelection candidacy on January 25, 2024.
Cepeda currently serves on the committees below:
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Commerce
Subcommittee on Housing Finance
Subcommittee on Local Business
Finance
Gaming Oversight
Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development
Subcommittee on Travel Promotion, History and Heritage