Scott Lehrman is a Japanese American resident of Pasco, Washington where he lives with his wife Kim, and four children. He is a Project Engineering Manager for the Hanford Tank Farms. He was raised in Vancouver, Washington, and graduated from Washington State University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering.
Mr. Lehrman has served his community of Pasco for over 20 years. He resigned from the Pasco School Board in 2023 after serving for 10 years as an elected official. During his time serving as President of the Board, the community passed two bonds and built 9 schools during a time of rapid growth in Pasco. He has a strong passion for early learning and advocated for state legislators to help fund an early learning facility in Pasco. This facility expanded early learning opportunities for Pasco children. He is a youth coach of soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball and many families and children have been positively influenced by this involvement.
Mr. Lehrman has a life-long passion for service and for advocating for those who need help to close the achievement gap in education. While serving as a CAPAA Commissioner he will prioritize helping Asian and Pacific Islander community members feel a greater sense of belonging to their community.