Jaelynn Scott

Jaelynn Scott, born in Mississippi and an ordained minister from a family with roots in the civil rights

movement, learned early on that home is more than just a roof over your head, it is a sanctuary of safety,

belonging, and community. Her own journey of resilience was forged in the economic fallout of 9/11, when

she navigated job loss, addiction, and housing instability. This lived experience didn’t just test her; it gave

her the pragmatic expertise to fix the very safety nets that failed her. Now a driving force as Executive

Director of the Lavender Rights Project (LRP), Jaelynn believes advocacy must include bold action.

Jaelynn led efforts to move 16m of funds intended to jail those in need into permanent supportive housing

and social services. She believes we need housing for those in crisis, not jails. She’s running for State

Representative in the 37th LD in Washington State.