City of Oakland - Economic & Workforce Development Department

Lyz Luke is a futuristic cultural leader and arts advocate with more than 20 years of experience advancing the intersection of arts, culture, and community empowerment. She serves as Cultural Affairs Manager for the City of Oakland, where she leads initiatives that strengthen the city’s creative economy and cultural infrastructure. Her work includes overseeing public funding and grantmaking programs, stewarding multimillion dollar investments in the arts, and building cross sector partnerships that expand sustainable resources for artists and cultural organizations.

Professional affiliations: CA for the Arts, CA Arts Advocates, Recording Academy Board (GRAMMYs).