Jaelynn Scott serves as the Executive Director of the Lavender Rights Project. She has built a nationally recognized model for broadening social safety nets and advancing justice for Black gender diverse communities in Washington State. Scott received her Master of Divinity from Naropa University and has served as an ordained minister and community leader. She spent years working in the community, organizing, responding to crisis calls, and helping people find sanctuary and navigate social services. She worked to improve the spending of $16 million of public funds into permanent supportive housing and services for queer and trans BIPOC communities.

Scott is running for Washington House of Representatives in Legislative District 37, Position 2. Scott is ready to fight alongside a broad, multi-racial working class to address the issues her community faces. She will work to pass corporate accountability legislation, close loopholes, and give power back to the people. She is dedicated to ensuring supportive, affordable housing and a safe, clean community. Scott is also committed to universal healthcare access for Washington and improved maternal health.