Kaylin Henderson is FCNL’s 2025-2026 Program Assistant for Native American Advocacy. She lobbies Congress to advocate for tribal sovereignty, equitable land rights, equal access to resources, and environmental justice.
Kaylin graduated from Wake Forest University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs and from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Science in Social Policy. During her time at Wake Forest, she was actively involved in community organizing and environmental justice work.
Kaylin recently completed a fellowship with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, where she worked in Congress and advocated for increased rights for the U.S. territories and childcare policy. In this role, she learned that all policy is personal, and building strong relationships is key to effectuating change.
In her free time, Kaylin is a dancer, enjoys reading, and loves spending time outdoors.