Linda Ujifusa Explained

Linda Ujifusa
State Senate:Rhode Island
District:11th
Predecessor:James Seveney
Term Start:January 3, 2023
Birth Place:San Jose, California, U.S.
Education:Harvard University (AB)
New York University (JD)
Children:3
Spouse:J. Mark Ryan
Party:Democratic

Linda L. Ujifusa is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Rhode Island Senate for the 11th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 3, 2023.

Early life and education

A third-generation Japanese-American, Ujifusa was born and raised in San Jose, California. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University and a Juris Doctor from the New York University School of Law.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Ujifusa worked as an attorney at Mintz Levin and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. She also taught legal writing courses at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Ujifusa became involved in politics during the Bernie Sanders 2016 presidential campaign and later served as a member of the Portsmouth Town Council from 2018 to 2022.[2] She was elected to the Rhode Island Senate in November 2022.[3]

References

  1. Web site: Senator Linda L. Ujifusa . 2023-01-07 . www.rilegislature.gov.
  2. Web site: Linda Ujifusa . 2023-01-07 . demcom-1 . en.
  3. Web site: Linda Ujifusa . 2023-01-07 . Ballotpedia . en.