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Public-Private Partnerships Authority · P3A Puerto Rico | Welcome to the new portal of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority of Puerto Rico
The P3A fosters strategic collaboration between the public and private sectors to elevate the quality of life for all citizens. These partnerships are instrumental in driving sustainable economic growth and positioning Puerto Rico as a global competitor in infrastructure development. The Authority serves as the primary catalyst for modernizing essential services, with a core focus on critical infrastructure, energy, and transportation.
Since its establishment in 2009, the P3A has evolved through various strategic stages: it began with road infrastructure and transportation projects, later expanded into strategic sectors such as energy, and currently leads initiatives focused on resilience, renewable energy, and modernization.
The mission of the P3A is to promote, develop, modernize, and oversee public–private partnerships in an orderly and strategic manner, in collaboration with the public and private sectors, in order to drive the development and maintenance of infrastructure, energy, transportation, and communications.
The P3A stands out for promoting integrity, innovation, and the creation of social value, contributing to Puerto Rico’s economic development and to equitable, resilient, and sustainable growth.
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Commitment to the highest standards
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A future-oriented vision and continuous improvement
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Commitment to long-term development
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Transparency and ethical practices
Josué A. Colón Ortiz, P.E. studied at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has over 30 years of experience in the electrical engineering field and has worked in the government sector as well as in academia.
In 2025 Josué A. Colón Ortiz was appointed by the Governor of Puerto Rico, Honorable Jenniffer González Colón, to the positions of Energy Czar of the Government of Puerto Rico and Director of the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority.
During his recent period as Executive Director of PREPA, engineer Colón Ortiz was part of the state and federal government’s efforts to guide the reconstruction process of the public corporation’s energy and water infrastructure.
Given his vast experience with Puerto Rico's Electrical System, Mr. Colón Ortiz is recognized as a dynamic, result-oriented executive with a strong track record of performance driven organizational culture transformation.
View Less In 1988 Mr. Colón Ortiz joined the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, as a Mechanical Engineer in the Mechanical Design Section, where he designed mechanical systems for power plants, overseeing troubleshooting protocols and developing effective engineering solutions.
Since his beginning at PREPA, Mr. Colón Ortiz grew steadily thru various positions where he obtained a vast knowledge of all areas from, Maintenance Engineering, Project Administration, Outage Manager, Head Power Plant, and Electric System Director where he was responsible for directing and supervising the integrated operation, the preventive and corrective maintenance of the entire Electric System.
As the Electric System Director, he was responsible for the success direction of all the efforts and resources assigned to the accomplishment of the transition related to the new millennium. Under Mr. Colón Ortiz’s leadership as Electric System Director, the Authority was recognized with the outstanding achievement award in mechanical and electrical engineering of the Engineer and Surveyor College of Puerto Rico for two projects developed at the Palo Seco Power Plant.
Mr. Colón Ortiz served as the Electric System Technical Advisor for seven years, where he was responsible for advising PREPA’s governing management in critical areas such as technical and administrative. Upon completing his position as trusted advisor for PREPA’s Governing Management, Mr. Colón Ortiz became Generation, Transmission and Distribution Director, he oversaw a new organizational model that consolidated the functions of design, construction, operation, maintenance, and protection of the Puerto Rico electric system infrastructure.
From 2010 to 2012 Mr. Colón Ortiz became the Generation Director, he was responsible for the successful direction of all the efforts and resources assigned to the accomplishment of the transition related to the use of natural gas and renewable sources of energy. The Authority was recognized with the outstanding achievement award in mechanical and electrical engineering of the Engineer and Surveyor College of Puerto Rico for the conversion to natural gas project developed at the Costa Sur Power Station.
Following in 2012, Mr. Colón Ortiz was appointed as the Executive Director for Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) until 2013. After serving as the Executive Director for PREPA, he became an Energy Consultant to various Puerto Rico Government officials, mayors, legislative representatives, and senators, as well as private companies assisting in matters related to Puerto Rico’s Electrical Power Systems. In 2021, engineer Colón Ortiz returned to lead PREPA.
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Born and raised in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Natalia holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Political Economy from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. She also earned a Juris Doctor Cum Laude from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law and an LL.M. Magna Cum Laude in International Business Transactions from the American University, Washington College of Law, in Washington, D.C.
Following Hurricane María, she provided advisory services on FEMA emergency funds and procurement processes to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) as part of the Contract and Procurement Compliance Office (OCPC), created by executive order. She also served in a managerial position at the Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB), where she participated in the development of fiscal plans and the evaluation of public-private partnership transactions.
Natalia has extensive experience in federal fund management, disaster recovery, public finance, business development, complex commercial transactions, and fiscal reform. She was appointed Deputy Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority.
Lionel Santa Crispín with over 32 years of distinguished public service experience, with a career deeply rooted in the legal field and strongly aligned with the electric energy sector, attorney Santa Crispín has built a solid reputation for his legal acumen, strategic judgment, and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.
The majority of his professional tenure was spent at the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, where he advanced through several key positions, including Litigation Attorney and Director of Legal Affairs. In these roles, he led significant legal strategies, managed high impact litigation, and provided guidance on the interpretation and application of state and federal regulations governing the energy industry.
At the Public Private Partnerships Authority, he currently serves as General Counsel, where he advises on complex legal matters, regulatory strategy development, and structural transformation initiatives related to critical public infrastructure. His expertise includes the evaluation of intricate cases, support for major energy sector modernization efforts, and the integration of legal analysis into large scale public policy and operational reforms.
Throughout his career, Mr. Santa Crispín has been recognized for his deep understanding of the legal framework governing the energy sector and his proven ability to provide practical, well grounded solutions to the challenges faced by public institutions.
Irma Janice Rosario Burgos is a senior public sector executive with more than 30 years of government service, recognized for her leadership in administration, finance, operations management, customer service, and organizational development.
Currently, Irma serves as Director of Administration and Finance at the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3 Authority), where she oversees the Authority’s administrative, financial, and operational functions. In this role, she is responsible for strengthening internal controls, promoting operational efficiency, and supporting the execution of critical infrastructure projects that contribute to Puerto Rico’s economic development.
Throughout her career at the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), Irma held multiple leadership positions in customer service and operational administration, leading process improvement initiatives, budget oversight efforts, and operational optimization strategies aimed at strengthening institutional performance and public service delivery.
Irma holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences with a concentration in Mathematics from the University of Puerto Rico.
Iraida Mejías Arocho is Civil Engineer with over 28 years of experience in infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, and disaster recovery. She currently serves as Director of Project Development at the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority (P3A), where she leads strategic initiatives in power generation to advance Puerto Rico’s resilient infrastructure development.
Her career includes extensive experience in the design and construction of infrastructure projects in the energy sector, as well as program management and interagency coordination for federally funded initiatives.
Ezequiel J. Nieves-Ayala is a professional in Puerto Rico currently serving as the Director of Project Monitoring at the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority In his current role as Director of Project Monitoring, he is involved in overseeing critical infrastructure and partnership projects across the island.
He previously held significant administrative positions at Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA). In this capacity as the Administrator of the Federal Funds Office, he has been responsible for managing and distributing federal aid, such as municipal tax payments related to recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria. He has also been involved in technical oversight, such as borescope inspections for FEMA temporary units.
Born and raised in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Natalia holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Political Economy from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. She also earned a Juris Doctor Cum Laude from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law and an LL.M. Magna Cum Laude in International Business Transactions from the American University, Washington College of Law, in Washington, D.C.
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Following Hurricane María, she provided advisory services on FEMA emergency funds and procurement processes to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) as part of the Contract and Procurement Compliance Office (OCPC), created by executive order. She also served in a managerial position at the Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB), where she participated in the development of fiscal plans and the evaluation of public-private partnership transactions.
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Natalia has extensive experience in federal fund management, disaster recovery, public finance, business development, complex commercial transactions, and fiscal reform. She was appointed Deputy Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority.
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Join a dynamic team working on transformative infrastructure projects. We offer competitive salaries, growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
For inquiries regarding current employment opportunities and application processes, please contact
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The Job Application form should be completed and uploaded along with your Resume
The Puerto Rico Public-Private Partnerships Authority leads strategic initiatives in collaboration with key government entities as part of its ongoing efforts to drive the Island's economic development and transformation. Since 2017, the P3A has promoted economic sustainability and expanded private investment. This section highlights pivotal projects currently in development.
The Executive Director of the Public‑Private Partnerships Authority, Eng. Josué Colón Ortiz, visited the José Gautier Benítez School in Caguas with representatives from the Department of Education and staff from the P3A, as part of Governor Jenniffer González Colón’s Quiero Mi Escuela initiative.
View More During the visit, they engaged with students, teachers, and other members of the school community on the first day of the 2025–2026 second academic semester. This school, founded 112 years ago, underwent reconditioning in recent weeks by volunteers from the Public‑Private Partnerships Authority.
The work completed included painting, cleaning green areas, replacing exterior lighting fixtures, parking lot improvements, and enhancements to the access gate, with the goal of strengthening the educational environment for students.
The Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority, engineer Josué Colón Ortiz, toured the Pan American Pier 1 alongside the Executive Director of the Ports Authority, Norberto Negrón, and the General Manager of San Juan Cruise Port, Clarivette Díaz.
During the visit, Colón inspected the project and requested information on the work being carried out at the ports. The port has the potential to increase its capacity and receive more and bigger cruise ships, this would increase tourism and strengthen economic activity in the San Juan Bay Area.
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The Energy Czar and Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnerships Authority, Josué A. Colón Ortiz, P.E., accompanied by representatives from the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, visited the San Juan Power Plant.
During the visit, officials welcomed a delegation of Chiefs of Staff from the U.S. Senate, the Western Caucus Foundation, and The LIBRE Initiative. Technical personnel from Genera Puerto Rico provided a briefing on the island’s power generation system, including current operations, ongoing projects, and planned initiatives to strengthen energy capacity, followed by tours of the power plant and the New Fortress Energy facilities.
This visit reinforces the continued collaboration, transparency, and oversight efforts led by the administrations of President Donald J. Trump and Governor Jenniffer González-Colón, to move forward with the completion of several strategic energy projects.
Please be advised that all information requests must be submitted through the Government of Puerto Rico Transparency Portal.
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Through this portal, individuals may register and formally submit their requests in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Information Officers:
1. Irma J. Rosario Burgos
2. Carlos J. Meléndez Zayas
3. Odalys Navarro Méndez
For additional guidance, you may contact the Information Officers at: leydetransparencia@p3.pr.gov
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Info@p3.pr.gov
787-722-2525
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