Manuel began his professional career around 20 years ago in the legal profession, specializing in insurance regulations and litigation, tax law, corporate law, bankruptcy law, and torts. He then entered the insurance industry, specializing in financial lines insurance, and later contributed to Puerto Rico’s fiscal crisis by serving in the Fiscal Agency & Financial Advisory Authority. Manuel joined Ad Astra in March 2022, supporting areas such as regulatory compliance, strategic planning, risk assessments, procurement, budget development and management, and grant management. He is an avid automobile enthusiast, gamer, enjoys outdoor activities, and likes to experiment in the kitchen with creative cuisine.