Rebecca Gudeman
About Rebecca Gudeman
Rebecca Gudeman serves as the Senior Director of Health and Senior Attorney at the National Center for Youth Law, where she focuses on youth rights, health equity, and reproductive rights. With a background in public policy and legislative advocacy, she has over two decades of experience in child welfare initiatives and strategic planning.
Work at National Center For Youth Law
Rebecca Gudeman has served as the Senior Director, Health and Senior Attorney at the National Center for Youth Law since 2001. In this role, she focuses on youth rights, health equity, and reproductive rights. Gudeman plays a significant role in child welfare initiatives and is involved in strategic planning and implementation aimed at driving transformational change in systems and practices related to youth health and legal rights.
Previous Experience at Public Counsel
Before joining the National Center for Youth Law, Rebecca Gudeman worked at Public Counsel from 1994 to 1997. During her tenure, she served as a Staff Attorney focusing on children's rights and was the Founder/Director of School-Based Teen Legal Clinics. This experience contributed to her expertise in advocating for youth rights and health equity.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Gudeman holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Harvard Kennedy School, where she studied from 1997 to 1999. She earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Harvard University, studying from 1986 to 1990. Her educational background supports her specialization in medical privacy, data privacy, and minor consent.
Lecturer Experience at Universidad de las Americas
Rebecca Gudeman served as a Lecturer at Universidad de las Americas from 1999 to 2001. This role allowed her to share her knowledge and expertise in law and public policy, further enhancing her skills in evaluation, communications, and public speaking.
Advocacy Focus and Areas of Specialization
Rebecca Gudeman focuses on youth rights, health equity, and reproductive rights. She advocates for reproductive justice and mental health, leveraging her deep expertise in public policy and legislative advocacy to influence change in these critical areas.