Scarlett Lewis – Founder, Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement

After losing her 6-year-old son Jesse in the Sandy Hook tragedy, Scarlett Lewis discovered a powerful message he had written on their kitchen chalkboard: “Nurturing Healing Love.” That message became the foundation of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement—a global initiative that has now reached over 11 million people in more than 130 countries.

Determined to create a safer, more connected world, Scarlett transformed her grief into groundbreaking action. She developed the Choose Love Formula—Courage + Gratitude + Forgiveness + Compassion-in-Action—a simple yet profound path to resilience, well-being, and meaningful connection. This formula is now taught in over 16,500 schools across all 50 U.S. states and embraced by families, communities, and workplaces worldwide.

A TEDx speaker and sought-after voice on global stages, Scarlett has inspired audiences from boardrooms to correctional facilities, and has been featured in major global media outlets. Her message is deeply human, incredibly hopeful, and urgently needed.