Announcing New Development Director – L.D. Lewis
In December, Clarion West announced the search for our new Development Director thanks to a three-year grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. Our board and staff are pleased to announce that we’ve hired L.D. Lewis for the position!
L. D. Lewis (she/her) is an editor and Shirley Jackson award-nominated author. Many folks in our community will recognize L.D. from her writing and from her time as a founding creator and Project Manager for the World Fantasy and Hugo Award-winning FIYAH Literary Magazine. In addition to her work as the founding Director of FIYAHCON, L.D. has been a researcher for the LeVar Burton Reads podcast and Director of Programs and Operations at Lambda Literary.
With over a decade of experience in events, program management, and the speculative fiction community, L.D. brings an exceptional background in planning, grant writing, and community engagement. Her background in the creative industry, donor and foundation fundraising, and organization skills will be invaluable as Clarion West continues to grow and thrive.
“We are so excited for L.D. to join our team,” said Marnee Chua, Executive Director. “Her depth of experience and passion for building partnerships and thriving community programs make her a perfect fit for Clarion West.”
Please join us in welcoming L.D. to her new role and to working together to help ensure the sustained growth of our community.
