Lynn trained in the late 1970s as a child protection social worker. Since moving to Pittsburgh in January 1998, and then Somerville, MA in 1999, she 'reinvented' herself in line with three passions: home building, fashion and outdoor sports. Lynn became a business owner in 2000 and bought a retail store, seeking to serve clients with an active urban lifestyle. Lynn designed the identity of her store--which she named Chinook--with a strong online presence, clear logo and mission. Her philosophy was to clothe clients in style and comfort. If they were comfortable, they were more likely to appreciate their surroundings and develop a sense of environmental stewardship. Lynn wanted her clients to love life and the outdoors. All of the products in Chinook were a total reflection of who Lynn is and what she believes. She wanted to encourage her customers to minimize their ecological footprint locally and globally. Chinook was also an integral part of the Davis Square (Somerville, MA) community. Lynn was a founding board member of the Davis Area Resident-Business Initiative (DARBI) for 2 years. In sport, triathlons etc, Lynn has participated in many races and is excited by being outdoors. She fully embraces all weather conditions and the beauty and challenges each season brings. In 2012 Lynn bought property in the community that is her home, Somerville, MA, and is now working to encourage others to discover the delights Somerville and neighbouring cities have to offer.