A former executive with the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness has filed a civil suit against the nonprofit’s leadership, alleging unlawful practice and wrongful termination.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Meg Zaletel , the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness' executive director, has been named in a civil lawsuit filed against the nonprofit’s leadership, alleging unlawful practice and wrongful termination.
In the suit filed earlier this month, the plaintiff — listed as “Jane Doe” — uses multiple examples to claim Zaletel financially mismanaged the 501 nonprofit and created a “chaotic and emotionally charged” work environment, alleging “aggressive and hostile outbursts.” Zaletel declined to comment, saying she had not been served by the lawsuit yet. ACEH spokesperson Johnson Lyon and the plaintiff’s attorney also did not respond to requests for comment. The complaint also alleges Doe’s whistleblower activities, including raising public concerns to Zaletel, Johnson, Lyon, and the board’s executive committee, led to her May 4, 2023, termination from the organization. Zaletel served as ACEH’s interim executive director starting in 2021 before assuming full duty responsibilities for the position on May 31, 2022. Additionally, Zaletel has served on the Anchorage Assembly since 2019, but has announced she will not seek reelection. The complaint states Doe expressed concerns to Lyon and Johnson about Zaletel not being the “right fit for such a critical role” before she began her duties, citing unreasonable expectations around workload and fostering a negative workplace environment.In one example, Doe said Zaletel violated policy by claiming she had the plaintiff process a payment invoice for a former municipal executive’s company that did not include a detailed breakdown, including services provided. The claim goes on to say that that company’s official worked closely with Zaletel as an Assembly member. In another example, Doe claimed when she raised concerns regarding a potential ACEH executive job candidate’s flirting and unwanted physical contact at an off-site location, she said Zaletel reacted by laughing saying, “that should make for an interesting dynamic.” The complaint states Doe is seeking more than $100,000 as compensation for her being fired, as well as various punitive damages and legal fees.‘We apologize:’ After unexpected Mt. Edgecumbe student’s death, some belongings not returned, superintendent saysSuspect shot at by Sitka police arrested after striking officer with vehicle1 person shot in Jewel Lake, Anchorage police say, as investigation continuesHealth Report: A hidden threat — liquid sugar and how to cut down on it
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