Mia Ives-Rublee
Durham, North Carolina | Women’s March on Washington Disability Caucus
Mia has never shied away from speaking up for herself or others. She grew up with parents who spent hours pushing the school system to follow the law and create a space for her to be included. That example set her on the path of advocacy and to make sure people of all abilities participate in every aspect of society. Mia is a disabled Korean-American transracial adoptee who refuses to be limited by the boundaries other people set for her. A self-described endorphin junkie, she is an athlete who has competed internationally in wheelchair track, fencing, and adaptive cross fit.
In 2017, she dove head first into organizing the Women’s March on Washington by founding and coordinating it’s disability caucus, making sure information and resources existed for marchers with disabilities. This enabled 41,000 disabled people to participate and have a voice and visibility in the movement for women’s and human rights. Mia’s goal for 2020 is to ensure more progressive candidates are elected to office at all levels. She is currently working as the North Carolina Regional Organizing Director for Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s campaign.
What is the song you will listen to on repeat in 2020?
“Immigrants (We Get the Job Done) from the Hamilton Mixtape.”
What are you reading right now?
“Nicole Chung’s All You Can Ever Know. Her book is the first book I’ve read that I felt truly seen as a transracial adoptee.
Who is your plus one?
“My plus one is Keri Gray. She is another disabled woman of color and has had my back from day one. We have organized, protested, and schemed together. There is no more real person to have by your side than Keri.”
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