Margarita Cedeño is a Dominican politician and businesswoman, known for her role as the former Vice President of the Dominican Republic from 2012 to 2020. She is a member of the Dominican Liberation Party and has held various positions in government, focusing on social development and women's rights. Cedeño has a background in law and business, having earned degrees from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo and Harvard University. Throughout her career, she has been involved in initiatives aimed at improving education, health care, and economic opportunities for marginalized communities in the Dominican Republic.