Title: Director of Development
Company: National Right to Life
Location: Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Jamey Lester, Director of Development at National Right to Life, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in political management and fundraising.
Having begun his political career during college, Mr. Lester garnered experience as an intern with U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions in 2014 and then with the Family Research Council in 2015. Subsequently, he was hired as a junior consultant with Jeb 2016, became a field director for the Congressional Leadership Fund, and was a deputy campaign manager for Georgians for Belle Isle. Over the next five years, Mr. Lester garnered experience as a deputy national field director for the Congressional Leadership Fund, a regional political director for Byrne for Senate, a political strategist for The Lukens Company, the manager of development for the American Legislative Exchange Council and a major gifts officer for the National Right to Life. Currently, he serves as the director of development at National Right to Life, where he leads all aspects of fundrasing and marketing.
A graduate of Huntingdon College in Huntingdon, College in Montgomery, Alabama, Mr. Lester received a Bachelor of Arts in history with minors in political science and religion in 2015. A collegiate golfer, he became recognized as an Academic All-American by the Golf Coaches Association of America in 2014. Mr. Lester’s educational background has been instrumental to his success.
In addition to his primary career endeavors, Mr. Lester supports his professional development through industry-related memberships, including the Direct Association of Washington, among others. These affiliations have allowed him to remain abreast of industry trends and network with like-minded individuals. Civically engaged, Mr. Lester is active in the Sons of the American Revolution and volunteers with Be the Edge ministry. Previously, he was active on Huntingdon College’s alum board of directors from 2021 to 2024.
Mr. Lester’s career has taken him all over the country. He credits his professional success to his resilience and belief that there are more challenges than victories in life, so one must learn how to face and overcome them to achieve personal growth. Eager for the future of his career, Mr. Lester intends to grow National Right to Life’s revenue in the coming months and years, while also growing as an executive in the industry.
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