Olympia, WA 98508
lwilson@nasw.org
Lynn is Executive Director of SeaTrust Institute, a scientific and educational nonprofit organization on the Washington State Coast; Senior Analyst and founder of OSSIA, an organization specializing in research, environmental conflict management, strategic partnerships and public policy for 26 years; published author and speaker.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, OH
Field: Interdisciplinary Studies in Public Policy/Administration: Ocean Environmental Policy
M.Ed. Central State University (with Honors), Edmond, OK
Field: Journalism: Area of Specialization in Photography
B.A. University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Major: History
CERTIFICATIONS & ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Natural Resources Damage Assessment, Northwest Environmental Training Center, Seattle, WA
(March, 2005)
Blackboard Certification, Washington Online (July, 2003)
Mediation Certification (40 hours) “Facilitating and Mediating Effective Environmental Agreements,”
CONCUR, Berkeley, CA 2000 & “Mediation Training” University of Washington Law School, Seattle,
WA (2001)
Malcolm Baldridge Quality Examiner, 2001
Project Management Certification, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA (September, 1996)
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Graduate Studies: Biological Sciences (June 1981- May
1982)
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, Graduate Studies: Science (August - December, 1977)
Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK, Music (August 1972 - May 1973)
EXPERIENCE
DIRECTORSHIPS
SeaTrust Institute [Olympia & Grays Harbor County, WA]
Executive Director (2005-Present)
South Seattle Community College [Seattle, WA]
Policy and Program Director (2003-2005)
Elements University [Wenatchee, WA]
Director (2004-2005)
South Seattle Community College [Seattle, WA]
Project Director, Partnership Coordinator and Trainer Emerging Apprenticeship Grant (2002-2003)
Workforce Development Council Apprenticeship, Expansion Grant [Vancouver, WA]
Partnership Director & Program Manager (2002)
Shoreline Community College, WSBCT EA grant [Shoreline, WA]
Project Director and Industry Coordinator (2001-2002)
Saline Lakes Science Conference [Olympia and Soap Lake, WA]
Executive Director/Secretariat (2001-2002, and 2004-2005)
Intergovernmental Conference on Soap Lake [Soap Lake, WA]
Director (2002)
Creative Concepts [Bellingham, WA]
Development Director (1999)
Tacoma Software Systems [Tacoma, WA]
Director of Technical Services (1990 – 1991)
International Consulting Group [Seattle, WA]
Director of Marketing Services (1985 – 1989)
Washington State Nursery & Landscape Association [Sumner, WA]
Communications Director (1988)
Woodinville Chamber of Commerce [Woodinville, WA]
Executive Director (1987)
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
“Collaboration in the Service of Knowledge Co-Creation for Environmental Outcomes, Science and Public Policy” in Handbook of Research on Electronic Collaboration and Organizational Synergies, eds. Janet Salmons and Lynn Wilson, Information Science Reference, Hershey, PA, November, 2008 (Forthcoming).
Handbook of Research on Electronic Collaboration and Organizational Synergies, eds. Janet Salmons and Lynn Wilson, Information Science Reference, Hershey, PA, November, 2008 (Forthcoming).
Communications between Ocean Scientists and Policymakers: An Analysis through the U.S. Ocean Policy Review Process, Doctoral dissertation, Union Institute & University, 2006
"Charting the Course for Ocean Science in the United States: Research Priorities for the Next Decade," NSTC Joint Subcommittee on Science and Technology, http://ocean.ceq.gov/about/docs/orpp_comments102006.pdf, Lynn A Wilson, Reviewer, 2006
“Using Monitoring and Assessment for Successful Community Based Collaboratives,” Community Based Collaborative Research Consortium, http://www.cbcrc.org/2005nationalconf/index.html#two, 2005
“U.S. Ocean Policy Review: Opportunities and Challenges” in Delivering Sustainable Coasts: Connecting Science and Policy, ed. David R. Green, Cambridge, Cambridge Publications, 2004 (Proceedings Volume 1, Littoral 2004)
“Retail Sales & Service for the Next Generation” Methods for Management Strategic Bureau Report, July, 2002
.
“Provident Services Business Plan for Temporary Staffing” Provident Services, January 2001
.
“PMMI Member Needs Assessment Research Report” PMMI (Packaging Trade Association) 2001
“The Shift from Negotiation to Collaboration” in IIFET 2000: Microbehavior and Macroresults, International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, Conference Proceedings, 2000
“Can Collaboration Occur Among Disparate Groups? A New Look at what ‘Interdisciplinary’ Means in Practical Terms” in IIFET 2000: Microbehavior and Macroresults, International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, Conference Proceedings, http://oregonstate.edu/dept/IIFET/2000/papers/wilsonl.pdf ,2000
Editor, Strategic Planning for Hands-On Leaders, Terry van der Werff, 2000
“Partnership Building among Industry, Government, and Education,” in IIFET 2000: Microbehavior and Macroresults, International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, 2000
“Community Needs Assessment: Opportunities for the Future” Provident Services, Yakima WA, July 1999
“California Wine Bill Transformed Wine Business in Washington State.” Grapeline Northwest, May 1, 1989
Editor, Woodinville Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, Woodinville Washington, 1988
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“Concepts for Developing a Small Business Employer Support System in the State of Washington Designed by Employers for Employers” Employment Security Department and the State Job Training and Coordinating Council Planning and Coordination Committee, April, 1998
“The Northwest Food Processors Association’s Skill Standards Project Launched.” Pacific Northwest Food Processing News, September/October, 1997
“A Cross-Border Fish Story.” Pacific Northwest Food Processing News, September/October, 1997
“Cold Storage: The Giant of Specialty Warehousing is Your Product’s Last Stop” Special editorial report in Pacific Northwest Food Processing News, November/December, 1997
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“Guide to Automated Financial Reporting and Analysis,” Vol I-VIII, ICG Technical Publication Series: International Consulting Group, Inc. 1990-1994
“Technical Manual for Virus Protection Software Virstop,” Tacoma Software Systems, 1990, 1991
“Horticulture Education: Promise or Problem.” Balls & Burlaps, December, 1990
“Labor and Industries Rate Change Proposed for 1991,” Balls & Burlaps, December, 1990
Editor, Balls & Burlaps, the publication of the Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association
“Background for Oklahoma Water Development” in Oklahoma Water Transfers: An Environmental Critique of Phase I, The Oklahoma Water Plan,” Sierra Club Position Paper, 1976.
ONLINE INSTRUCTION, COMMUNICATION & MENTORING
“State Legislative Process: An Interactive Introduction”- instructional designer and instructor for
online course, South Seattle Community College (2007)
WebQ and PQMethod – doctoral dissertation research (2005-2006)
“Environmental Issues: Politics and Policy” developed an online course for the Lifelong Learning
Program, Union Institute and University (2005)
Elluminate and E-College - facilitated and participated in online doctoral workshops and online
academic conferences, Union Institute and University (2005)
Developer of online program and delivery frameworks for a variety of technical education programs for
the Duwamish Training Center, South Seattle Community College, in collaboration with technical
staff at and content experts, Seattle, WA (2003-2005)
Developer of technical institutional capability and supported online delivery of related
supplemental instruction courses approved by the Department of Labor and Industries for Statewide
Apprenticeship program, South Seattle Community College and Washington State (2003-2005)
Washington Online certification “Teaching Online: Planning for Success,” credit and certification as an
online instructor and facilitator using Blackboard; Washington State (July 10-August 6, 2003)
Online coach and consultant, internal and external, using a variety of platforms (2001-2005)
Conducted “Partnership Building: “Finding Common Ground,” a hybrid workshop for international
strategic bureau of businesses (revenues exceeding $10 million) - collaboration techniques across
geographic and cultural boundaries, f2f Seattle, WA and online, (October 2000 - February 2001)
TEACHING & TRAINING
Instructor and Instructional Designer, “State Legislative Process: An Interactive Introduction,” South
Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA (Jan-April 2007)
Instructor and Course Developer, “Citizen Science: Monitoring the Canals and Shores,” Ocean Shores
Waterways, Ocean Shores, WA (May-August 2005)
Instructor, “Metaphor and Conflict in Social Policy,” Union Institute and University graduate seminar,
.5 credits, (September, 2005)
Instructor, “Analyzing and Reporting Interview Data,” Union Institute and University graduate seminar,
.5 credits (May, 2005)
Instructor, “Interdisciplinary Inquiry in Higher Education,” Union Institute and University graduate
seminar, .5 credits (October 2004)
Instructor, “Conflict Resolution and Environmental Public Policy,” Union Institute and University
graduate seminar, .5 credits (April, 2003)
Instructor and Course Developer, “Discover the Best You!” Seattle Community Colleges (2002)
Referral Consultant and Grant Recipient, TREC (Training Resources for the Environmental Community),
development, staff training, and marketing an international marine field research station, Clayoquot
Sound, BC (1997, 1999, and 2000)
Developer and Trainer, International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade (IIFET 2000) 10th
Biennial Conference ”Partnership Building Among Industry, Government and Education, 2000,”
collaborative partnership building workshop for public and private sector fisheries economists,
industry executives, and fishermen Corvallis, OR (July 2000)
Instructor and Course Developer, “Gorilla or Guerilla” and “Customer Service as a Guerilla Marketing
Weapon,” Marketing series for Connections Business Association, Bellingham, WA (October-
December, 1992)
Executive Coach, Instructor and Course Developer, Corporate Training Programs for staff and large
business customers, Sears Business Centers and Computerland, Seattle, WA (1987-1988)
Teaching Assistant, Central State University, Graduate Journalism Department (1980-1981)
LEGISLATIVE & GOVERNMENTAL
Legislative Liaison, Washington State Joint Business and Labor Apprenticeship Organization WSCAP
(2003 and 2005-2008)Legislative Liaison, Washington State Business and Labor Apprenticeship Organization WSCAP (2003 and 2005-2008); two pilot legislative bills and successful permanent bill passage in 2008 session
Member and Legislative Representative, “Hat ‘n Boots” project team; $6M successful property
acquisition legislation for South Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA (2003-2005)
Director and Facilitator, Intergovernmental Conference, Soap Lake, WA (2002)
Social Enterprise Researcher and Business Plan Developer, OTED (Washington State Office of Trade
and Economic Development) Grant, (2001),
Evaluator and Technical Reviewer, Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account (ALEA), Washington State
Department of Natural Resources (Appointed 2002)
Washington State Quality Examiner (WSQA) for the 2002 award-winner, Keyport Naval Weapons
Repair Station (appointed 2001-2002)
PUBLIC POLICY PROJECT REVIEWS & SPECIAL REPORTS
Legislative Policy Review and Report, for Washington State Labor and Industries, Apprenticeship
Division, (2004-2005 and 2005-2006)
Policy Reviewer and Team Member, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Resources
Program, review U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy Report for Governor’s response, (April - July,
2004)
Strategies and Policy Directions, Washington State Apprenticeship Program (October 2000)
ADVISING
Owner/Consultant, OSSIA, (dba of TF&G, Inc.), Olympia, WA, 1984 - 2007
Public policy, organizational strategy, and conflict management specialist providing professional
research, partnership development, organizational development and management advice to CEOs
SELECTED CONTRACTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Project Coordinator, Northwest Center, develop governmental and industry partnerships for apprenticeships for higher wage jobs for people with disabilities, veterans and injured workers (2008-2009)
Consultant, Ocean Shores Collaborative Project for Environmental Enhancement and Economic
Vitality, for Ocean Shores Waterways, (2005)
Consultant, Soap Lake Conservancy, conflict management and organizational development (2003-2005)
Partnership and Skill Panel Consultant, Shoreline Automotive Sales and Service Training Pathways
Project, Shoreline, WA (2005)
Lead Researcher and Consultant, Rehabilitation Enterprises of Washington DDPC Grant to explore
improving relationship between community resource providers and Workforce Development Councils
in Washington State (June-October 2004)
Consultant, Provident Services, Marketing Plan for disabilities service provider, WA (2000-2001)
Management Consultant/Research Designer, Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute (PMMI) -
national trade association for packaging manufacturers representing over 450 member companies
nationwide (2000-2001)
Business Transition Strategist and Coach for Managed Care Services, health care management
organization (1997-2000)
Business Strategy Coach for a national award-winning small business executive, Kay Hirai, creating an
innovative system of hiring and retaining the difficult-to-employ (2000 – 2005)
Organizational Consultant, WA State Cosmetology Apprenticeship Council, designed and led a
workshop series to a council with employers, labor and government agency representatives on Strategies for Funding, Partnership Building and Programs (2000)
Strategic Development Consultant, Provident Services, Community Needs Assessment and Marketing
for Disabilities Services (1998-2000)
Nonprofit Consultant, TREC (Training Resources for the Environmental Community) marketing, conflict
management and creative problem solving for non-profit/marine field research station (1997)
Consultant, Research and Education for Managing the Coastal Resources of the Olympic Peninsula
(1994)
Marketing Consultant, Biosphere Reserve Conference, Tofino, BC (1994)
Technology and Marketing Consultant, Technical Assistance for Community Services (TAC), Clayoquot
Biosphere Project, Tofino, BC (1994- 1998)
ADVISOR, FACILATOR
Advisor, Policy Analysis and Recommendation (Public Works Projects): Southwest Washington
Workforce Development Council, Vancouver WA, (2003)
Advisor and Facilitator, Legislative and Organizational Strategy Workshops, Washington State JATC,
(2000- 2006)
Advisor and Facilitator, “The Customer of the 21st Century,” Methods for Management Strategic
Bureau, an international industry coalition of executives Seattle, WA (2001-2002)
Advisor, Technology and Communications, The Learning Institute, Northwest Food Processor's
Association, Portland, OR and Bellingham, WA (1997)
Coordinator, Research Consortium for Clayoquot Sound, Tofino BC, (1998)
CONFERENCE PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS
“Collaboration in the Service of Knowledge Co-Creation: Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability,” International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Burlington, VT, June, 2008
“Influence of Policy Actors’ Values on the Role of Science in U.S. Ocean Policy: Integrating Methods for Investigating Human Dimensions Issues in Environmental Policy ,” 2007 Amsterdam Conference on the Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change “Earth System Governance: Theories and Strategies for Sustainability,” accepted, Amsterdam, Netherlands, May, 2007
“Using Monitoring and Assessment for Successful Community Based Collaboratives,” Community Based Collaborative Research Consortium Conference, Sedona, AZ, November 17, 2005
Plenary: “U.S. Ocean Policy Review: Opportunities and Challenges,” Littoral 2004,, Aberdeen Scotland, September 21, 2004
“Non-traditional Apprenticeship Programs,” One-Stop Partnership Conference 2002: Pacific Western States & U.S. Department of Labor, Region 6. Anaheim, CA, 2003
“Apprenticeship and Workforce Issues,” Seattle/King County Workforce Development Council Strategic Planning Committee January 6, 2003
“Non-Point Financing – Partnerships: Innovative Funding Strategies for Uncertain Financial Times,” Washington Finance Officers Association, September 10, 2002
“Washington State Apprenticeships,” Connecting the Dots for Economic Vitality: Workforce Strategies 2001, Walla Walla, WA, October 11-12, 2001
“Partnership Building: Finding Common Ground,” a series for MFM Strategic Bureau, a national industry coalition of drycleaners, Seattle, WA 2000-2001
“Can Collaboration Occur Among Disparate Groups? A New Look at what ‘Interdisciplinary’ Means in Practical Terms,” IIFET 2000: Microbehavior and Macroresults, Corvallis, Oregon, July 10-14 2000
“The Shift from Negotiation to Collaboration,” IIFET 2000: Microbehavior and Macroresults, International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, Corvallis, Oregon, July 10-14, 2000
“Entrepreneurship,” Governor's Conference on Small Business, Seattle, WA, 1998
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Science and Policy Writer, Scientific, legislative, technical, business and consumer publications;
communication of complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders (Olympia WA 1985-Present)
Strategic Planning Facilitator, ANEW (Seattle, WA 2003)
Partnership Lead and Designer, Company-based Native American Economic Development public-
private partnership initiative (Seattle, WA 2002)
Research Designer and Researcher, Independent dairy producer (Seattle, WA 2002-2003)
Project manager, Seattle-King County Workforce Development Council and Washington Employment
Security Department/Washington State Job Training Coordinating Council, research and concept
development for a Small Business Employers Workforce Support System resulting in funding for 4
regions through Washington State Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED), (1997- 1998)
Project Manager and Educational Partnership Development, Washington State Joint Cosmetology
Apprenticeship Program Emerging Apprenticeship Funding Grant through Washington State Employment Security Administration, (2001)
National Skills Standards Leveling Researcher, Sales and Service Voluntary Partnership, National Skill
Standards Board (NSSB), (March, 2001)
Researcher, Survey Design and Implementation, Customer of the 21st Century, MFM Strategic Bureau,
(February 2001 – August 2002)
BOARDS & COMMITTEES
SeaTrust Institute, 2006-2008
Coastal Nearshore Project, 2005-2006
Puget Sound Industrial Excellence Coalition & Funding Subcommittee, 2003-2005
LAC (Library Advisory Council), Union Institute & University 2004-2005
Washington Safety Training Coalition, 2004-2005
S&SVP (Sales and Service Voluntary Partnership) 2002
MSSC (Manufacturing Skill Standards Council) 2001
Soap Lake Conservancy 2002-2006
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
IASNR (International Association for Society and Natural Resources)
NASW (National Association of Science Writers)
ELI (Environmental Law Institute)
APPAM (Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management)
CBCRC (Community Based Collaboratives Research Consortium)
AAUP (American Association of University Professors)
Mentor: Science Without Borders