About Lisa

Representative Lisa Subeck has served in the Wisconsin State Assembly since January 2015 and was elected Chair of the Assembly Democratic Caucus in 2022. She is also the ranking member on the Assembly Committees on Energy and Utilities and Health, Aging and Long-Term Care and chairs the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board (SCERB).

With nearly twenty years in state and local politics, Rep. Subeck is a dedicated advocate for her community. Before joining the Assembly, she served two terms on the Madison Common Council, focusing on public transit, safety, and services for underserved neighborhoods.

Her legislative priorities include expanding access to affordable early childhood education, protecting the environment, advancing women's rights, and ensuring accessible healthcare for all. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Rep. Subeck has held leadership roles at United Wisconsin and NARAL Pro-Choice Wisconsin and worked in social services at YWCA Madison, addressing issues like poverty and affordable housing.

 

  • Women in Government – State Director
  • National Foundation of Women Legislators (NFWL)
  • National Association of Jewish Legislators
  • National Caucus of Environmental Legislators
  • Great Lakes Legislative Council

  • CSG Henry Toll Fellow (2022)
  • Milbank Memorial Fund Emerging Leaders Program Alumnus (2021-2022)
  • CSG 2021 Elevate Academy Alumnus (2021)
  • Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) Alumnus (2016)

  • Community Health Centers Champion Award (2024)
  • Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition – The Early Detection Life Saver Award (2024)
  • WGA Friend of Grocers Award (2023-2024)
  • Conservation Champion by the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters, (2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2021-2022, 2023-2024)
  • Wisconsin Builders Association – Friend of Housing (2020)
  • WISCAP Gaylord Nelson Human Services Award (2022)
  • Community Health Centers State Grant Champion (2021)
  • The Arc-Dane County Elected Official Award (2018)
  • Women Legislators’ Lobby Pacesetter Award (2017)
  • Breastfeeding Council of South Central Wisconsin - Breastfeeding Advocate Award (2016)
  • National Foundation of Women Legislators - Woman of Excellence (2016)