Lynne Kinst is the Executive Director of Bleeding Disorders Council of California. As Executive Director, she has implemented many new programs and increased revenue by 100%. Previously she worked for California State Board of Equalization Board Members George Runner and Diane Harkey, and the Taxpayer’s Rights Advocate. As a tax services specialist, Lynne worked on improving the taxpayer experience, assisted taxpayers with their concerns, coordinated educational events and worked on legislative and tax policy.
In addition, Lynne spent eight years as director of administration with a non-profit organization now known as Capitol Commission, where she supported ministry leadership in establishing ministries, partner development, fundraising, event coordination and human resources. Prior to working at the non-profit she had four years of political experience working for state elected officials in a variety of capacities.
Born and raised in Sacramento, Lynne attended the University of California, Davis earning a bachelor’s degree in political science, with minors in human development and religious studies. Lynne also has a master of arts in biblical counseling from The Master’s University.
Her father, Jim Carey, was an active member of the CCHF Board, serving as treasurer since the chapter’s founding until his death in 1994. CCHF’s Jim Carey Scholarship is named in his honor. Previously, Lynne served on both the Bleeding Disorders Council of California and Hemophilia Council of California Boards of Directors. Lynne is herself a carrier of Hemophilia. She and her husband David live in Rocklin, CA with their son Zach, and daughter Ashley.