about Lynne

Lynne Russell, United Way of Mason County’s Executive Director has served in this role for 28 years.  Prior to becoming the Executive Director, she worked at West Michigan Community Mental Health System (WMCMHS) for 13 years where she had both direct care and administrative responsibilities. During the Executive Director’s tenure at United Way of Mason County, she changed the community’s perception of the organization from fundraiser to community leader.  She has facilitated multiple partnerships with private business, non-profits, government, foundations, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations, most notably Mason County Family Link, Lakeshore Employer Resource Network, Bridges Out of Poverty and 2-1-1.  She was instrumental in the creation of several organizations such as Hospitality INC, Lakeshore Food Club and Oaktree Academy. Currently she serves as a member of the Michigan Association of United Ways Board of Directors and Treasurer of Oaktree Academy Board of Directors. She has also played a leadership role in two initiatives - Interconnected Systems Framework for school based mental health and regional childcare study. She has presented at state and regional conferences on such topics as time management, outcome and evaluation, and embedding on-site resource navigation in the workplace and schools. A graduate of Michigan State University in 1984, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation. 

Contact:  lynne@masoncountyuw.org 

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