Raphael F. L. Rebucas is the elected President of the Board of Governors of the Young Leaders Political Action Committee (YLPAC).

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Rebucas's rise to service in the political sector was not a typical one. Having been born to an immigrant family without connections to those in power, his first memories in political spheres include assembling lawn signs for local ballot initiatives, and singing the national anthem at campaign fundraisers.

In his current role at YLPAC, Rebucas continues fighting for long term change in our communities. During his administration, Rebucas answered well over five thousand phone calls for California families in need of food benefits, unemployment assistance, and resources for wildfire relief. His steadfast decision-making delivered results amidst global pandemic for students, and his ongoing leadership at the committee reflects his longstanding passion to uplift our youth to success, improve the quality of education in our public schools, and protect the dignity of women, children, senior citizens, veterans, and victims of domestic violence. Previous to being sworn-in as President of the Board of Governors, Rebucas served with distinction as YLPAC's first Political Director. He gained insight on the differences between politics and government as a campaign associate for various local campaigns, and leading student volunteer recruitment efforts for a state senator's office in Orange County. In June 2022, Rebucas was sent to the California State University at Sacramento as a delegate to the 84th American Legion California Boys State Program, during which he was elected Senator, and earned the trust of his Senate colleagues to rise to the Office of Senate Minority Leader. Legislating from the minority, Senate Minority Leader Rebucas delivered for his constituents, championing taxpayers' issues and leading the charge against wasteful spending projects.

Rebucas’s involvement is not limited to that of supporting civic engagement. He currently serves as the Co-Chairman of West High School’s representatives to the Torrance Unified School District’s Superintendent’s Advisory Group. A vocal supporter of the need to improve financial literacy initiatives, Rebucas is well into his second term as the President of his school's Future Business Leaders of America chapter. In October 2022, the Torrance Chief of Police appointed President Rebucas as a Member of the Chief's Civilian Advisory Board, where Rebucas works with key community stakeholders in bridging gaps with the Department, and fostering a vision for policing in the twenty-first century.

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Commonly referred to as “Raphi” by those who know him, Rebucas leads with the conviction that a life so blessed should be rooted in service toward other people. He remains committed to using his business and public policy experience as a force for good, advocating for several initiatives that boost public safety and modernize California's classrooms. A senior in high school, Rebucas lives in Torrance with his mother and father.