Draft:Graham McLaughlin


Graham McLaughlin is an American social entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and former political candidate based in Washington, D.C. He has dedicated his career to helping formerly incarcerated individuals find employment and start businesses, working with organizations like Clean Decisions and Changing Perceptions. His efforts have been featured in outlets such as The Washington Post, Forbes, and the Washington Business Journal.

Reentry Advocacy McLaughlin's focus has been on social entrepreneurship, workforce development, and criminal justice reentry programs. Early on, he worked to create job opportunities for people returning from prison in the Washington area.

He was involved with Clean Decisions, a D.C.-based social enterprise that employed returning citizens and offered cleaning services. The company gained recognition for its success in reducing recidivism through employment. In 2015, The Washington Post highlighted the organization and McLaughlin's role in supporting reentry efforts. Local TV stations and community publications also covered similar stories about employment-based strategies to prevent repeat offenses.

Later, McLaughlin co-founded Changing Perceptions, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting formerly incarcerated people through entrepreneurship, mentoring, and workforce programs. The organization developed initiatives to help individuals build businesses and achieve financial stability after release. In 2021, The Washington Post reported on a grant competition that helped fund entrepreneurs with criminal records.

Health Equity Work McLaughlin has been involved in corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, and health equity initiatives. His efforts aim to promote community engagement, social impact, and equity in healthcare and business. He has spoken on leadership, corporate purpose, and community development topics in publications such as Forbes and the Washington Business Journal.

McLaughlin has participated in programs focused on social determinants of health and opportunities for underserved groups. He has also engaged in leadership development, fellowships, and conferences addressing social innovation, public health, and civic engagement—often contributing as a speaker or panelist.

DC Council Run In 2022, McLaughlin ran as an independent candidate for an at-large seat on the D.C. Council but lost to opponent Kenyon McDuffie. Graham’s campaign emphasized economic development, affordable housing, public safety, workforce training, and support for small businesses. The Washington Post described him as a pro-business challenger aiming to expand the policy conversation around economic opportunity and neighborhood growth. Local outlets like Washington City Paper covered his participation in debates and campaign events.

References Forbes. (2014, January 22). Why your company should hire for empathy. Washington Business Journal. (2014, July 4). Creating a sense of purpose in your corporate culture. Stein, P. (2015, November 27). Once a violent offender, his company now keeps D.C. kitchens spotless. The Washington Post. WJLA-TV. (2015). Pancake Saturdays help former felons stay out of jail. Street Sense Media. Entrepreneurship puts returning citizens back in the game. Hill Rag. (2018, February 6). Breakout year: Clean decisions. Hill Rag. (2018, March 8). Breakout year for Clean Decisions. The Washington Post. (2021, August 25). Ex-offenders compete for business grants. Weil, J. Z. (2022, March 22). Pro-business newcomer seeks to challenge Elissa Silverman on D.C. Council. The Washington Post. Washington City Paper. (2022). How do challengers Karim Marshall and Graham McLaughlin fit into the at-large race?

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