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Hawaii State Representative Lauren Matsumoto joins Dean Ian Solomon for a conversation about her path from Miss Hawaii to minority leader in the state legislature and the challenges of leading a "superminority." 

This audio-only episode is the first in a three-part series featuring elected leaders who are alums of Rodel Institute's prestigious Rodel Fellowship leadership development program. UVA’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy is a partner of the institute, and Dean Solomon serves on the board of directors. 

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