Lafayette Melton

Senior Principal of Community, Belonging and Learning @Humane World for Animals

Washington, DC, US

In this position, I lead the development and execution of a global strategy for the organization’s ‘community and belonging’ work. This includes supporting the implementation of that strategy across all teams and geographies. I oversee the infusion of community and belonging in strategy and planning processes and outputs by collaborating with a wide set of internal collaborators and organizational leaders—creating spaces where employees feel valued and connected while also positioning the organization as a trusted partner and contributor within the communities it serves worldwide. My role blends culture-building with external engagement, ensuring the organization fosters meaningful impact at every level. Furthermore, I provide leadership on developing an effective strategy and planning cycle, focusing on internal learning opportunities to build capacity to operationalize our values and structure.

Goucher College

Bachelor's

Bowie State University

Master of Arts