Staff

  • Raymond Sexton serves as the Executive Director of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission, serving the citizens of Fayette County as the leader of the city’s civil rights enforcement agency. As the Executive Director, Raymond is responsible for oversight of the Commission’s operation, the supervision and training of staff, establishing and monitoring of the agency’s budget, conducting workshops on discrimination issues, supervising of the case management system and liaison with federal agencies regarding contract compliance. Raymond began his employment with the Commission in 1997 as Investigator and has served as Executive Director since December of 2009.

    Throughout his many years of experience in civil rights enforcement, Raymond has received extensive training in the field of discrimination regarding fair housing enforcement and complaint investigations. Raymond is a 2007 graduate of the National Fair Housing Training Academy in Washington, DC. Raymond often serves as presenter on the topic of civil rights and has served as a guest lecturer for several elementary and high schools in central Kentucky, Georgetown College and the University of Kentucky College of Law. In addition, Raymond has appeared on several local, state and national media outlets on a variety of topics pertaining to civil rights enforcement.

    Throughout his career, Raymond has been asked to serve in different capacities to share his expertise. In 2015, Raymond served on the Kentucky Fair Housing Task Force. In 2017, Mayor Jim Gray appointed Raymond to serve on the ADA Taskforce, a group formed to explore options regarding how Lexington can enforce compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in private businesses. In 2018, Raymond was appointed to the Task Force on Neighborhoods in Transition, a work group appointed by Mayor Jim Gray to study the issue of gentrification and its effect on Lexington’s neighborhoods. In July of 2020, Raymond was appointed to Mayor Linda Gorton’s Commission on Racial Equality following the death of George Floyd and many nights of racial protests in the city of Lexington. Within the Commission on Racial Equality, Raymond also served as Co-Chair of the Housing and Gentrification Sub-Committee. Raymond has also worked with the Lexington Police Department to give opinions and feedback on several high-profile issues such as body cameras, FLOCK cameras and the real-time crime center.

    Raymond is a graduate of the University of Kentucky where he received a BA in English and minor in Communications. Raymond is also a recipient of a 2017 Distinguished Service Award given by the Lexington Police Department for his role in facilitating the “Coffee with the Chief” meetings throughout Lexington, Kentucky. Raymond also holds a 5th degree black belt in Shaolin Kempo karate.

  • Emily Evans is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science in Social Justice Studies. As a student, she served on the University’s Equity Complaint Council where she was responsible for determining sanctions and/or disciplinary actions for all formal complaints of discrimination or harassment under the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment. In her free time, Emily enjoys traveling, hiking with her dog, and spending time with friends and family. Emily is excited to work with the Human Rights Commission and looks forward to serving the Lexington-Fayette Urban County community.  

  • My name is Husna Ahmadi, and I am a passionate advocate for human rights and global equity. Currently pursuing a Junior year at the University of Kentucky, I am majoring in International Studies with a focused emphasis on political science, complemented by a minor in Public Policy. As an active leader on campus, I proudly serve as the President of the Society of International Studies and Co-President of the Afghan Student Association. In addition to my academic pursuits, I am deeply involved in research initiatives, particularly examining the accessibility of higher education for refugee students in collaboration with esteemed institutions like Texas A&M University.

    Committed to fostering inclusive education and promoting global awareness, I am dedicated to advancing the principles of equity and inclusivity in all aspects of my work. I am honored to contribute to the Human Rights Commission as a community relations coordinator. With a steadfast belief in the transformative power of education, I aspire to leverage my academic background and advocacy efforts to pursue a career at the United Nations in the next three years. My ultimate goal is to serve as an ambassador for my country, Afghanistan, and to effect positive change on a global scale.

    Outside of my professional endeavors, I find solace in the pages of literature and enjoy spending quality time with friends, nourishing both my mind and spirit.

  • Edward E. Dove, a Lexington attorney with more than 30 years of experience protecting clients' rights and provides superior service, returns to the LFUC Human Rights Commission for his second term as Commission Attorney. When Ed is not working with the Human Rights Commission, he represents clients in Education Law, Civil Litigation and Criminal Law. Ed owns his own private practice which is located in Lexington and serves Central and Eastern Kentucky, including, but not limited to, Fayette, Scott, Bourbon, Madison, Jessamine and Woodford Counties.

  • Tami Reed has been employed with the LFUC Human Rights Commission since April of 1991. Tami began her employment as the Case Monitor Clerk and was soon promoted to the position of Office Manager and Systems Administrator. She was then given the title of Senior Office Manager, which combines the positions of Case Monitor, Office Manager and Systems Administrator, a position she held from January of 2000 to September 2024 when she was given the title of Operations Manager. She also performs some of the job duties of the Community Relations Coordinator. Tami is also a 2007 graduate of the National Fair Housing Training Academy. Tami received Certified Mediation Training and once served as a mediator for the Kentucky Mediation Center. A long-time resident of Lexington, Tami graduated from Henry Clay High School and attended the University of Kentucky. In her spare time Tami enjoys reading, cooking and visiting the beach whenever possible.

  • Sheri is a native of Kentucky. Born in Winchester, KY and raised in Lexington. She attended Tates Creek High School and furthered her education at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas as a major in Mass Communication. Sheri joined the LFUC Human Rights Commission in February 2024 as the Administrative Assistant and brings to the table many years of experience in corporate administration and front office management.

  • David Carruthers is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science while also studying Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies. As a member of several student organizations on campus, David held leadership roles that fostered relationships between the student body and university administrators. A lifelong Lexington native, David has a passion for serving the local community and advocating for residents throughout Fayette County. In his down time, David likes to spend time in the outdoors, reading, writing, and cheering on UK Basketball.