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Ms. Wheelchair California Leadership Institute 

Dedicated to improving the lives of all people with disabilities through advocacy, community building, and being lifelong learners who support each other to be our best selves. 

Ms. Wheelchair California 2026

Meet Dr. Sue ElHessen (she/her)

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"Educating our youth on equity and inclusion through the Americans with Disabilities Act."

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About Dr. ElHessen

Dr. Sue ElHessen is a distinguished educator, advocate, and public servant dedicated

to advancing equity, inclusion, and disability rights. She earned her Doctorate in

Education with a focus on Human Performance Improvement from the University of

Southern California (USC) and a Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational

Psychology from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

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Saturday, March 28 in Long Beach, CA

Ms. Wheelchair California 2026

Learn more about the event and our wonderful contestants and judges!  

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About Ms. Wheelchair California Leadership Institute

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The
Ms. California  
Competition

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Leadership and
Advocacy Education

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Contact The Ms. Wheelchair California Leadership Institute

Contact The Ms. Wheelchair California Leadership Institute to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.

State Coordinator​:

Angela Piazza

mwcaleadership@gmail.com

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Disability Pride Month

July | 2023

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