Alexis Gray-Lawson: From WNBA Star to Oakland Tech’s AD

In this episode, we spotlight Alexis Gray-Lawson, a notable former WNBA player and a McDonald’s All-American in 2005, who has returned to her alma mater, Oakland Tech High School, as the athletic director. Having grown up and risen to athletic prominence in Oakland, a city known for producing sports legends like Rickey Henderson and Marshawn Lynch, Gray-Lawson brings a wealth of experience and a deep personal connection to her role. Today, she navigates the challenges of gentrification and nurtures future talents in the very halls where she once starred. Through her leadership at Oakland Tech, Alexis is dedicated to enriching the lives of young athletes and maintaining the legacy of excellence in a city transforming around them.