Lashelle Scott: Helping Women Get Politically Engaged in Houston

Lashelle Scott is a Houston native who later in life decided to pursue a political career. In her first official political bid, she won Precinct Chair. Results provided by harrisvotes.com show that Scott easily defeated her opponent fellow Democrat, William Tomlinson, by double-digit percentage points.

She has six years of experience working within the Federal government; three years of political consulting experience; and six years of experience managing political campaigns. In addition, she has served as Voter Deputy Register and Election Judge. She is a Vote Run Lead Alum; Ignite Scholarship and High School Facilitator for Texas; Black Collective PAC Fellow; Member of Texas Coalition of Black Dems, Change the Game Fellowship Recipient, and Virginia Leadership Institute Fellow.

She holds both a Criminal Justice and Business Degree as well as a Master’s Degree in Project Management.

Name and occupation:

Lashelle Scott – Political Consultant, HS facilitator, Precinct Chair 559, Election Judge, Voter Deputy Register.

Describe the work you’re doing to fight discrimination against women:

I advocate for women and girls to get politically engaged and run for office by getting them more involved in the political process.

Also, as a KIPP HS facilitator, I speak to high school girls about becoming active in politics and provide volunteer opportunities as well as educate them on navigating the political world as a woman. I actually had an intern on my campaign recently who decided to stay on in a new role.

What do you love most about being a woman?

There’s so much to love about being a woman. We are so versatile. I love that we can be dainty one moment and fierce the next.

Have you had to deal with much sexism in your industry?

Yes, especially as an African-American woman. Politics is still a “man’s club” so I work twice as hard to prove I can do the job and that I know just as much about politics as the next man.

Do you belong to any organizations catered to women business owners?

Yes, I am a member of Vote Run Lead, She Should Run, IGNITE, and Zeta Phi Beta National Sorority.

Who or what inspires you most?

I have had so many role models and individuals that I look up to and that have inspired me. It would seem a disservice to name only one. What motivates me the most is making a positive impact on the world.

Something about you that would surprise us:

Most people are not going to believe this but I am shy.

Advice for women entrepreneurs:

Go for it! When someone tells you no, give them a reason to change to a yes.

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