Senator Susan Rubio : Justice, Journey and Leadership
From Unsung Heroines: The Hidden Histories of LA Women by The Ebell of Los Angeles
January 27, 2026 · 34 min
About this episode
State Senator Susan Rubio shares her journey from teacher to legislator and discusses her advocacy work.
In this episode, recorded live during Ebell's Distinguished Voices series, State Senator Susan Rubio, representing the 22nd district, shares her inspiring journey from public school teacher to groundbreaking state legislator. As the first Latina Chair of the Senate Insurance Committee and a tireless advocate for vulnerable communities, Senator Rubio discusses her path into public service and the issues that drive her work today—from her internationally recognized domestic violence legislation to her passionate fight against human trafficking. Drawing from her experience as both a survivor and advocate, Senator Rubio offers a unique perspective on creating meaningful change and protecting those who need it most.
People in this episode
Host: Ebell of Los Angeles
Guest: Senator Susan Rubio
Topics covered
- public service
- domestic violence legislation
- human trafficking
- advocacy
- leadership
- Latina representation
Keywords
- Senator Susan Rubio
- public service
- domestic violence
- human trafficking
- advocacy
- leadership
- Latina
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ebell of Los Angeles
Places: 22nd district
More episodes of Unsung Heroines: The Hidden Histories of LA Women
- The Bold Voice of Corita Kent–Art, Activism, and Print Power, with Nellie Scott of the Corita Art Center · February 10, 2026 · 37 min
- Envisioning a Community- Bessie Bruington and the Shaping of Black Middle-Class Womanhood in Los Angeles withKimberly Nao, PhD · November 18, 2025 · 13 min
- Lana Clarke Phelan- The First Abortion Rights Activist in Los Angeles with Karen Weingarten · November 11, 2025 · 13 min
- Nourishment for the Soul- Sister Alice Marie Quinn and St. Vincent Meals on Wheels with Kristine Gunnell, PhD · November 4, 2025 · 12 min
- “Yetta Stromberg in ‘the land of orange groves and jails’” with Judy Branfman · August 28, 2025 · 11 min
- Early Women Aviators & the First Women’s Air Derby of 1929 with Victoria Bernal · July 31, 2025 · 14 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Unsung Heroines: The Hidden Histories of LA Women podcast page.