Meet Melinda
Melinda Henrickson is a passionate advocate for social justice and equity, committed to fighting for a fair and inclusive society. Born in Washington D.C. and raised in a diverse community, Melinda learned early on the importance of empathy, understanding, and standing up for those who have been marginalized or oppressed.
Melinda and her spouse moved to Beaufort nearly 25 years ago courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps. As a military spouse with frequent moves, she's had an unconventional career path and has been employed by Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and the federal government. Her breadth of experience includes 20 years in human resources and program management in several different industries from global manufacturing, to engineering, to professional leadership development.
In January 2023, she founded Families Against Book Bans (FABB), a grassroots activism organization to oppose the rise in censorship and book banning in South Carolina. Melinda is now running for State House to amplify the voices of those who have been silenced for too long. She believes that everyone deserves access to high-quality public education and economic opportunity, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. As your next representative in South Carolina House District 124, Melinda is committed to advancing policies that promote social justice and equality for all.
Melinda has a bachelor's degree in Biological Psychology from The College of William & Mary and a master's degree in Organizational Performance from Bellevue University. She owns and operates a store in downtown Beaufort and lives on Lady’s Island with her husband and three children.
Our Values
Protect Reproductive Rights, I Trust Women
Protect Reproductive Rights, I Trust Women
Protect Reproductive Rights, I Trust Women
We must protect the vital & private relationship between a patient and their doctor and prevent government overreach including abortion, IVF and birth control. The government has no business interfering in private healthcare decisions.
End The Private School Voucher Scam
Protect Reproductive Rights, I Trust Women
Protect Reproductive Rights, I Trust Women
Keep public funds in our woefully underfunded public schools. I strongly believe that public education is the great equalizer, providing all children the opportunity to succeed regardless of background or circumstance.
Support Safer Communities
Protect Reproductive Rights, I Trust Women
Fight For Equal Access To Healthcare For All
Common sense gun laws are essential to ensure public safety by requiring responsible handling and ownership of firearms. South Carolina's permit less carry law is an unpopular, radical, and reckless step toward undermining public safety.
Fight For Equal Access To Healthcare For All
Prioritize Students, Educators, and Public Schools
Fight For Equal Access To Healthcare For All
We cannot continue to ignore and deny the essential and life saving care needed by our brothers and sisters in the trans community. All citizens deserve quality,
compassionate care.
Technology-driven Energy is the Future
Prioritize Students, Educators, and Public Schools
Prioritize Students, Educators, and Public Schools
Technology stands as a driving force in the global transition toward sustainable, green energy solutions. Its role in advancing renewable energy sources, optimizing energy systems, and transforming various sectors like transportation is undeniable.
Prioritize Students, Educators, and Public Schools
Prioritize Students, Educators, and Public Schools
Prioritize Students, Educators, and Public Schools
Prioritizing students, educators, and public schools means ensuring equitable funding that supports all learners, trusting educators and librarians to lead with their expertise, and fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive.
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