Doug Lakey

Director of West Coast Office

Doug Lakey (B.A., Vanderbilt University) is Director of the West Coast Office of Alliance for Justice, and is responsible for managing the operations and program implementation of the Oakland, CA-based office and outreach into the broader West Coast civil rights and public interest community.   Doug brings over 20 years of nonprofit experience to AFJ on the West Coast, including strong management, fundraising, and program development skills.  His background includes:  nearly 6 years as Development Director for Alliance for Justice based in DC, where he helped identify and cultivate new and expanded revenue sources while helping to lead the organization through long-term strategic planning and board development processes; over 5 years with the Human Rights Campaign where he helped merge the membership and development operations of the nation’s largest LGBT political organization; and more than 10 years in health care administration at George Washington University’s Medical Faculty Associates.