Rubel joined the Idaho Legislature in early 2014, and before that spent 17 years counseling technology companies in Boise and nationwide. In the Legislature, she has co-sponsored several bills that increased teacher compensation and one to address bullying in schools.

A graduate of Georgetown University and Harvard Law School, Rubel is a partner in the Boise office of Fenwick & West, LLP when not serving in office. Raised by a working single mom, Rubel graduated from law school thanks to terrific teachers, schools and helping hands along the way. Rubel is adamant that everyone should have the same opportunities she did to work their way up the ladder in life.