# Mellody Hobson Steps Down From LA28 Board

> Mellody Hobson leaves LA28 Olympics board as Lucas Museum opens.
- Title: Mellody Hobson Steps Down From LA28 Board · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Mellody Hobson leaves LA28 Olympics board as Lucas Museum opens. Mellody Hobson stepped down from LA28 Olympics board to focus on Lucas Museum opening.
- Keywords: mellody hobson, lucas museum, la28, olympics, george lucas, sportico, entertainment, culture, Mellody, Hobson, Steps, Board
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/news/mellody-hobson-steps-down-la28-olympics-board-1236866329
- Author: Pat Saperstein
- Published: 2026-09-17T23:55:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mellody hobson, lucas museum, la28, olympics, george lucas, sportico, entertainment, culture
## Mellody Hobson
Mellody Hobson co-founded Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
## Lucas Museum Opens
Lucas Museum opens Tuesday after Friday gala.
## Steps Down
Hobson steps down from LA28 board to focus on museum.
## LA28 Board
LA28 is Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee.
## George Lucas
George Lucas co-founded Lucas Museum with Mellody Hobson.
## Key takeaway

Mellody Hobson stepped down from LA28 Olympics board to focus on Lucas Museum opening.