Gabrielle Scott

Gabrielle Scott is a public administration professional and equity-driven leader with deep experience in community engagement, small business development, and policy advocacy. She has a strong track record of advancing initiatives that center historically marginalized communities through strategic partnerships, program development, and systems-level change.

She previously served as the Durham County Organizer for the North Carolina Black Alliance and Advance Carolina, where she led civic engagement and public education efforts to strengthen voting rights, economic justice, and community empowerment. Prior to that, she served as Program Manager and Interim Program Director at the North Carolina MBDA Business Center within the NC Department of Administration’s Historically Underutilized Businesses Division, overseeing statewide efforts to expand access to contracting, capital, and technical assistance for minority- and women-owned businesses.

Mrs. Scott currently serves as the Durham Section and North Carolina Statewide Social Justice Chair for the National Council of Negro Women, where she leads advocacy efforts focused on Black maternal health, education equity, and voter access. In partnership with North Carolina State Senator Natalie Murdock, she has been a dedicated advocate within the Black maternal health space. Drawing from her own lived experience, Mrs. Scott shared her personal traumatic birthing story at the North Carolina General Assembly to elevate awareness and inform policy solutions. She also served on a legislative work group alongside Senator Murdock to support the development of the Momnibus bill, aimed at improving patient outcomes and healthcare experiences for birthing people of color across the state.

In addition, Mrs. Scott has had the honor of serving on Project PIVOT with PFPS (Patients For Patient Safety), where she contributed to initiatives designed to improve care delivery, patient safety, and overall experiences for birthing people of color.



She holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration and a Certificate in Social Justice Advocacy from the Medgar Evers School of Law and Social Justice Advocacy Academy. Mrs. Scott is widely recognized for her ability to build coalitions, influence policy, and drive equitable