Honorable Hydee Feldstein Soto
43rd Los Angeles City Attorney
Interview Title:
Latinas Taking Charge!
Interview available:
Friday, October 11, 2024
at 12:00 pm CT
“She’s got the power!”
Like a stick of dynamite, this petite Los Angeles powerhouse is “blowing up.” (Used in the entertainment world when someone is rocking it and is a rising star!)
As the first Latina City Attorney of Los Angeles, Hydee has the power to do good by taking on human trafficking, wage theft, weapons manufacturing, and making L.A. a safer city.
A dynamic puertorriqueña whose father was Jewish, she brings a new dimension to la identidad Latina. She oversees a team of 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys - Si Senor - there is a Latina in charge!.
Interview is available at 12:00 pm CT on
Friday, October 11, 2024
Stay in touch with
Honorable Hydee Feldstein Soto
Key Moments:
00:01:00 - 00:01:03: Discussion on her leadership overseeing 1,000 legal professionals.
00:03:00 - 00:03:20: Hydee shares her unique Puerto Rican and Jewish cultural heritage.
00:06:00 - 00:06:30: Hydee discusses the challenges of her campaign for City Attorney.
00:09:00 - 00:09:30: Reflecting on her early experiences with racial identity and cultural shock.
00:16:00 - 00:16:30: Hydee's advocacy for Latinos, the importance of civic engagement, and running for office.
00:19:30 - 00:20:00: The importance of voting and why every vote matters.
00:22:00 - 00:22:50: Initiatives on human trafficking and rescuing children from exploitation.
00:29:00 - 00:29:30: Celebrating diversity and inclusion in LA's leadership with two women of color in top roles.
Our host:
Dr. Juana Bordas
is recognized as an elder and icon in the world of leadership, diversity, and the advancement of Latinos, women, and communities of color. She was the founding president of the National Hispana Leadership Institute, received the International Leadership Association Life-Time Achievement Award, and the first Latina faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership. Dr. Bordas is the author of The Power of Latino Leadership - Ahora!
