State Senator Susan Rubio hosted the first WINGS Seminar of the year — Women Inspiring the Next Generation of Sisterhood, bringing together more than 60 young women from across the community for a day focused on leadership, mentorship, and empowerment.

The WINGS Seminar was created by Senator Rubio to help young women build confidence, develop leadership skills, and connect with mentors who can guide them as they pursue their goals.

“Young women deserve to see leaders who reflect them,” said Senator Rubio. “Through WINGS, we are creating a space where young women can learn, grow, and realize the incredible potential they have to lead and make a difference in their communities.”

Participants received leadership tools, participated in healthy relationship workshops, and engaged with mentors and community leaders who shared their experiences and guidance.

The seminar was made possible through the support of community partners, including the El Monte and Duarte City Councils, the El Monte and Duarte School Districts and high schools, the YWCA San Gabriel Valley, which led healthy relationship sessions, and Jules Hirst, who provided an etiquette workshop for attendees.

Senator Rubio launched the WINGS program to inspire and uplift the next generation of women leaders across Senate District 22.

“As we continue these seminars throughout the year, my hope is that every young woman who participates leaves knowing her voice matters and her future is full of possibilities,” Rubio said.