Lynn Van Deventer is a Principal Specialist, Project Management with KBR, serving with CoECI as a Challenge Coordinator where she is responsible for challenge formulation, proposal evaluation integration, and challenge execution. Lynn’s experience includes leading large-scale software development projects, managing the implementation of the strategic plan at Seattle Public Schools, and designing, developing, and managing global open innovation efforts for private-sector companies, major foundations, and governments. Most recently, she led a team of program officers, working with clients to solve some of the world’s most complex technical and social challenges.
Lynn received a BA in English from the University of Iowa.