Linda Ujifusa

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.

Linda Ujifusa
Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 11th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2023
Preceded by	James Seveney
Personal details
Born	San Jose, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	J. Mark Ryan
Children	3
Education	Harvard University (AB) New York University (JD)

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]