Douglass Lynott is a seasoned expert in the design and management of public policies in the community and economic development arenas. With a Master's degree in Public Administration-Urban Affairs, Political Science, and Sociology from Michigan State University, Lynott has a wealth of knowledge that has contributed to the development of innovative and effective solutions among stakeholders. He has gained prominence in his field, having worked in both the public and private spheres. Lynott has served as Director of Division of Economic Development Integration at U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, Program Manager at Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization, Senior Advisor, Preservation Policy Specialist, and Housing Program Policy Specialist at U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, among others. His specialties include Team Leadership, Project Management, Writing for Various Audiences, Policy Development, Program Implementation and Administration, and Collaboration. With this impressive track record, he brings dynamic energy to the process of analyzing and understanding issues while encouraging evidence-based decision-making.