County Commissioner

Edgewater

• 10-year Bergen County resident
• Vice President, Edgewater Board of Education. Member of Policy Committee, and Finance, Planning & Personnel Committee
• Over 20 years of corporate sector experience as Director of Operations in the U.S., and with an import company in Ecuador
• Small business owner
• Certified yoga instructor
• Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Administration & Economics, Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador
• Great-granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor
• Member, Temple Sinai, Tenafly

Maria Soledad Laman is a small business owner, public servant, and community leader based in Edgewater, New Jersey. With more than 20 years of experience in operations management, she has built a career focused on leadership, accountability, and efficiency. She has managed large teams, overseen complex budgets, and improved organizational performance across multiple industries.

Soledad currently serves as Vice President of the Edgewater Board of Education, where she serves on the Policy, Finance and Buildings & Grounds Committees. She is also a Republican County Committee Member, representing her community and supporting local engagement and responsible government.

As a business owner, Soledad manages all aspects of her operations, including staffing, budgeting, and client relations. Her professional background also includes senior leadership roles where she directed multi-site teams and implemented cost-saving strategies.

Born in Ecuador, Soledad is a proud American citizen who values freedom, hard work, opportunity, and giving back to the community. Her experience as an immigrant and business owner has shaped her commitment to public service and her understanding of the challenges facing working families.

A great-granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, Soledad is a member of Temple Sinai in Tenafly, valuing community, service, and strong family principles. Additionally, as a person who is also of Asian/Chinese descent, Soledad values diversity, cultural understanding, and inclusive decision-making that reflects the strength of our community.

Soledad holds two bachelor’s degrees, in Business Administration and Economics, from Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Soledad is dedicated to promoting transparency, fiscal responsibility, and strong community representation. She is passionate about improving quality of life for residents, supporting education, and ensuring that local government works for the people. Soledad is not a career politician – she is your neighbor, your voice and a leader ready to serve.