# Mellody Hobson Leaves LA Olympics Board Before Museum Opens

> Mellody Hobson exits LA 2028 Olympics board as Lucas Museum opens, amid activist pressure
- Title: Mellody Hobson Leaves LA Olympics Board Before Museum Opens
- Summary: Mellody Hobson exits LA 2028 Olympics board as Lucas Museum opens, amid activist pressure Hobson stepped down to focus on museum success after facing…
- Keywords: mellody hobson, la28, lucas museum, fair games coalition, casey wasserman, george lucas, seattle, nfl, olympics, los angeles, starbucks, dreamworks animation
- Source: The Hollywood Reporter — https://hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/mellody-hobson-departs-los-angeles-olympics-board-1236704950
- Author: Gary Baum
- Published: 2026-09-17T22:24:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mellody hobson, la28, lucas museum, fair games coalition, casey wasserman, george lucas, seattle, nfl, olympics, los angeles, starbucks, dreamworks animation
## Hobson Steps Down
Mellody Hobson resigned from L.A. 2028 Olympics organizing committee board to focus on Lucas Museum success

> Everyday Angelenos deserve leaders that will step up, not step down, to meet the collective crises we are facing
## Activist Pressure
Fair Games Coalition targets Hobson over Olympic committee role, demanding union jobs and immigrant protections

> We continue to call on Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum Board, and all of the leaders responsible for the 2028 Games to embrace our vision of a legacy that uplifts our communities
## Museum Opens Soon
Lucas Museum opens public Sept 22 after series of events, in South L.A. with community programs
## Wasserman's Role
Casey Wasserman remains board chair despite controversy over ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and stake rebranding
## Political Tensions
LA28 board reshaped after Trump retook presidency to include Trump allies like Reince Priebus

> My job is to make sure these are America's Olympics that are being hosted in Los Angeles
## Key takeaway

Hobson stepped down to focus on museum success after facing backlash from left-wing group over Olympic committee role