Lake Majestic grew up in metropolitan Detroit and was fascinated with American history from an early age, often staring at classroom pictures of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. Wondering who they were and how they changed the world set him on the path toward a career in policy and advocacy.
He came to Washington, D.C. in 2015 to study political science at American University. Working in nearly every corner of political life – campaigns, Hill internships, a lobbying firm – helped Lake discover where he truly belonged. “I am a policy person,” Lake said. “it’s where I am able to have the greatest impact.”
Today, Lake is the Community Advocacy Director at the American Heart Association, advancing policies promoting cardiovascular health and stroke prevention. The work is deeply personal. As someone who is hard of hearing and has seen family members struggle with serious illness, Lake understands how critical access, awareness, and advocacy can be. “Health policy is never finished,” Lake said. “There’s always a new challenge and always more to be done to make life better for people.”
Lake is also pursuing a master’s degree in Legislative Affairs from The George Washington University and was drawn to the Bryce Harlow Foundation for its emphasis on ethical leadership and bipartisan collaboration. “Bryce Harlow believed in integrity and service, and that’s what I aspire to,” Lake said.
