Lynn Helbrecht has over 20 years of experience in environmental management and policy development. She currently serves as the Executive Coordinator for the Washington State Biodiversity Council, managing all business affairs of the Council, and leading development of a long-term strategy for the protection of the state’s extraordinary biodiversity heritage. Prior to this position, Lynn served as the Sustainability Coordinator for Governor Gary Locke, facilitating the development of new business models for state government and an action plan for moving toward a Sustainable Washington. She holds a Masters of Environmental Studies from The Evergreen State College and makes her home in the Deschutes watershed in Olympia, Washington.