My name is Mpiima Mugambe and I am humbled to call Lynnwood home. My journey from Uganda to the United States in 2012 was driven by a quest for safety and new opportunities. Since then,  I have dedicated my life to empowering and advocating for marginalized communities, leveraging my expertise as a mental health professional, community leader, or policy advocate to create positive change.

As a Mental Health Professional on the Crisis Team at the Downtown Emergency Services Center in Seattle, I work directly -everyday- with individuals facing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. My work entails serving as a bridge builder between those in crisis, first responders, and impacted communities. I am also the founder of Immigrant Guide, a nonprofit that supports immigrants and refugees who are adjusting to their new  lives in the U.S. I also serve as an instructor at the University of Washington School of Social Work, where I train future social workers to lead with empathy and equity.

My advocacy work has taken me from the streets of Lynnwood and Seattle to the halls of Olympia and Congress, where I’ve worked to secure funding for healthcare, HIV/AIDS prevention, housing initiatives, and human rights protections.

I am running for Lynnwood City Council because I believe in a city where every resident, regardless of background, can thrive. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive Lynnwood that works for everyone.