About Lynda
Professional Experience
Lynda’s career in environmental science, both at home, nationally and abroad, has been long and extensive including decades with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). In doing the work, Lynda drew on her experience as a scientist and business manager, and on her passion for the land and its people.
Managed large budgets with complex administrative requirements and multi-stakeholder considerations.
Ensured settlements went to local governments, schools, tribes and environmental justice communities.
Headed the federal “Community Right to Know” Program, a database of toxic chemical releases, that allows communities to knowingly engage in public health decisions.
Led three Superfund teams on the clean-up of sites contaminated with hazardous materials.
Conducted inspections, monitored enforcement and provided pollution prevention guidance.
Community Leadership
“Lynda is a leader, mentor, teacher and friend. Despite a full-time job, she worked tirelessly during lunchbreaks, evenings, and weekends, to provide environmental education to our non-profit team of students.”
– Jency James, St. Mary’s College graduate
In 1990, Lynda founded Generation Green to educate and inspire youth, local residents and stakeholders in Contra Costa County to take environmental action.
In 2007, Generation Green, under Lynda’s direction, launched the Contra Costa County Climate Leaders Program (4CL) assisting cities and counties in assessing their greenhouse gas emissions and the development of general plans, climate action plans and climate policy.
From 2004 to 2008, while working full-time, Lynda served as Town Council Member and Mayor for the Town of Moraga. In her elected capacity, she served on the East Bay League of Cities Environmental Quality Policy Committee, as a representative to St. Mary’s College and the Contra Costa County Solid Waste Authority.
Passion for Parks
Lynda’s passion for the outdoors is personal.
Organized Sierra Club hikes in Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park for 11 years.
Served as Moraga Park and Recreation Commissioner.
Supervised the Moraga Youth Involvement Committee and co-founded Youth for Environmental Action which included nature outings and trail work days.
Negotiated trail easements and preservation of Mulholland Ridge Open Space and portions of the Palos Colorados Development.
Currently serves on the East Bay Regional Park District Parks Advisory Committee for the last 6 years and continues to serve proudly.
In her spare time, Lynda enjoys improving her Spanish, scuba diving, horseback riding, and hiking!