Lynne joined the Yunus Centre in October 2023. Her PhD is entitled “Where is the community in Community Wealth Building?” and is supervised by Dr Micaela Mazzei and Dr Gillian Murray.
Working in collaboration with Development Trusts Association Scotland, Lynne’s research explores the development and implementation of a Community Wealth Building approach to local economic development in Scotland. Her PhD investigates the ways in which local government is working with community groups, how this varies across diverse contexts, and the impact of these efforts on the communities that they seek to benefit.
Prior to joining the Yunus Centre, Lynne gained a BA (Hons) in International Business and Tourism Management, an MSc in Social Innovation and an MRes at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Lynne has previously worked as a Responsible Tourism Executive at VisitScotland, supporting Scottish tourism businesses with the transition to a low-carbon economy and promoting inclusive and accessible tourism practices.