Michael Lighty

Michael Lighty is currently the Director of Public Policy for National Nurses United. For over 25 years, he has spoken, written and organized on healthcare reform, financing and delivery issues. He served on the City of Oakland Planning Commission and as a Port Commissioner. He has been active with non-profit organizations devoted to neighborhood issues, voter registration, and lesbian and gay equality; he currently serves on the Board of the Martin Luther King, Jr Freedom Center.