Lashelle Scott: Helping Women Get Politically Engaged in Houston Posted on March 22, 2018March 19, 2019 By Dangerous Lee 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. Social media links: Facebook Twitter About Author Dangerous Lee administrator Content Creator and Everythang in Chief of Dangerous Lee Publishing. See author's posts Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)MoreClick to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Related Women's History Month Black WomenBlack women in politicsfighting discrimination against womenHoustonLashelle ScottSexismtexasWomen's History Month
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