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Women in Politics: Martha Escutia with Fran Pavley

Women in Politics: Martha Escutia with Fran Pavley

Update: 2023-04-03
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In honor of Women’s History Month, CPF hosts a discussion with former California State Senators Martha Escutia and Fran Pavley on the role of women in politics and the challenges they face as leaders. They discuss how they got involved in politics, Sen. Pavley's landmark work on environmental and climate change legislation, and how they overcame challenges they faced as women legislators in the California Assembly and State Senate.

Featuring:

  • Fran Pavley: Former California Senator (2008-2016); Environmental Policy Director, USC Schwarzenegger Institute
  • Martha Escutia: Former California Senator (1992-2006); Vice President, USC State Government Relations and Special Counsel; Spring 2023 Fellow, USC Center for the Political Future
  • Kamy Akhavan: Executive Director, Center for the Political Future
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Women in Politics: Martha Escutia with Fran Pavley

Women in Politics: Martha Escutia with Fran Pavley

USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future