Clay Hughey previously served as Vice President of International Operations and Country Director for Family Legacy, overseeing the organization's operations in Zambia. In this role, he managed a $20 million budget supporting comprehensive, full-time care for more than 800 orphaned children.

Under Clay's leadership, the ministry operated 24 schools and employed more than 850 Zambian staff members. Its programs included education for students in grades 1–12, a medical clinic, a guest lodge hosting approximately 1,000 short-term visitors annually, and a sponsorship program that supported education for more than 15,000 children in and around Lusaka.

With more than six years of experience living and working in Africa, Clay brings knowledge of orphan care, education, construction and development, and organizational leadership to the Freedom House International Board of Directors.