Despite her success, Rebecca remains one of
only six female mayors across 18 cities in San
Diego County. Of the 100 local seats available
across city councils and county supervisor roles,
only 39 are held by women.
She’s determined to change that.
Rebecca is now running for District 5 County
Supervisor, a seat that has never been held by a
woman. Her goal? To bring her proven track
record of local leadership to the county level—
and to empower more women to run and lead.
She speaks candidly about the challenges
women face in politics: being sidelined,
dismissed, and discouraged. Even She CEO host
Dr. Julie Ducharme admitted being told “don’t
do it” when she once considered public office.
Rebecca’s advice for those aspiring to make
change? Don’t let anyone talk you out of your
purpose.
“Be courageous,” she says. “That’s what I would
tell my younger self. Courage is the key to
everything.”
Breaking Barriers for
Women in Politics
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