Full Name
Ebo Barton
Title
Director of Housing Services
Organization
Lavender Rights Project
Speaker Bio
Ebo (he/him) is an advocate, community cultural worker, and accomplished creative with a profound impact on social justice, housing advocacy, and the arts. As the Director of Housing Services at Lavender Rights Project, Ebo ensures safe and inclusive housing, while also holding a key position on the Seattle Social Housing Developer Board, driving social housing initiatives in the Pacific Northwest. Ebo's influence expands through their role as a Community Board Advisor for Creative Justice NW, utilizing the arts for transformative social change and empowering youth voices. As a Washington State LGBTQ Commissioner, Ebo contributes invaluable insights to policies affecting the LGBTQ community. Beyond these commitments, Ebo Barton's celebrated prowess as a poet and creative is evident through their portfolio of published works and awards, highlighting their thought-provoking and evocative storytelling approach.