Johnny Bousquet brings over a decade of experience with the LEAD framework to the Seattle/King County LEAD Project Management Team.
Originally from Southern California, Johnny has spent most of his life in the greater Seattle area. His journey with LEAD began in 2014—as a participant. In 2018, he joined CoLEAD as an onsite responder and quickly advanced through several roles. Johnny joined the Seattle/King County LEAD Project Management Team in 2025.
Johnny is deeply passionate about serving underserved communities, with a particular focus on connecting people to culturally appropriate resources that enhance both public health and public safety. A natural critical thinker, Johnny is known for his ability to think several steps ahead and approach challenges from creative, outside-the-box perspectives.
In addition to his work with Seattle/King County LEAD, Johnny serves as a guest technical advisor for the LEAD Support Bureau, where he helps train case managers, supervisors and project managers at LEAD sites across the country. He is well-regarded for his strong public speaking and teaching abilities.
Before joining PDA, Johnny worked for the Metropolitan Improvement District’s Clean Team as a Team Trainer. There, he earned employee of the month and became a trusted point of contact for community businesses and residents.
Johnny describes himself as “tenacious and driven.” He lives with his three cats and enjoys writing, playing, and recording music in his free time. He hopes to continue sharing his story through writing and speaking about his life’s journey.