Lynnette Young

Lynnette specializes in connecting businesses, organizations, institutions and residents to ensure Atlanta’s world-class environmental sustainability. She is nationally recognized for developing strategic and enduring solutions for both public and private sectors and developing public/private partnerships like Sustainable Atlanta. During her career she has served as the Chief Operating Officer of the City of Atlanta, Principal and Senior Consultant with Damespointe Partners, a Senior Vice President with Carnegie Morgan and Chief Administrative and Operating Officer for the City of Baltimore.

Her membership on charitable and non-profit boards includes the Commerce Club Operating Board; Emory Board of Visitors; True Colors Theatre Company Board; 191 Club Board of Governors; Theatrical Outfit Board and Brand Atlanta.

Lynnette graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and completed the Certificate Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University