Master of Arts, Leadership and Social Change, Antioch University Research Thesis: Interpersonal Boundaries and Psychological Safety of Gen-X/Millennial Women Leaders
Certificate in Leadership Development and Systems Theory,Cornell University Concentrations: Family systems theory, trauma-informed leadership, strength-based counseling
Bachelor of Arts, Gender Studies and Political Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Summa cum laude Honors Thesis: Indigenous Models of Women’s Healthcare in Oaxaca, Mexico Concentrations: Feminist critical theory, cross-cultural sociology, contemporary dance and performance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2021–Present Lynn M. Horan, PhD, Leadership and Life Development,Private Practice • Provide individual coaching and organizational consulting for a diverse portfolio of women executives • Engage relational cultural theory, family systems theory, and social attachment theory to promote humanizing interpersonal solutions to complex social dynamics
2014-2021 Senior Pastor, Head of Staff, Presbyterian Church (USA) KY, DE, NY • Provided non-profit management and pastoral leadership for progressive mid-sized congregations in urban, suburban, and rural contexts with emphasis on intergenerational community development • Developed sustainable and strategic community initiatives around racial justice, hunger relief, domestic violence prevention, and embodied approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion
2009-2011 Director of Women’s Recovery Program, Family Life Center Schenectady, NY • Provided individualized and culturally sensitive mentorship within inner-city homeless shelter for women and children, addressing intergenerational trauma through intentional self-development • Expanded life skills and recovery program to include strength-based family counseling and creative arts therapy
2008-2009 Women’s Leadership Facilitator, Paz y Esperanza (Peace and Hope International) Huánuco, Peru • Developed dance and creative arts therapy program supporting survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence • Facilitated strength-based women’s leadership development programs within indigenous Quechua communities
2005-2008 Senior Health Policy Analyst,New York State Senate. Albany, NY • Developed statewide health policy to support community health organizations serving at-risk women and youth • Cultivated key stakeholder relationships with health advocacy groups and grassroots reproductive rights coalitions
2005-2011 Dance Company Member, Maude Baum and Company Dance Theater Albany, NY • Choreographed and performed with contemporary dance collective focused on community arts education • Expanded accessibility through community-based performances in public schools featuring innovative works related to the environment, social justice, and inclusivity
2003 Maternal and Child Health Educator, Mexican Social Security Institute Oaxaca, Mexico • Facilitated leadership and health education programs in local hospital serving the indigenous Zapotec community • Conducted co-creative field research on women’s leadership within indigenous healthcare practices
GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS
2021-2024 Founders’ Award in Social Change, Antioch University 2023 Holloway Grounded Theory Research Grant, Antioch University 2022-2023 Research Innovation Grant, Northeast Interfaith Council 2022 Hardesty Feminist Scholar Award, Feminism and Religion Today 2014 Gladys Kendall Award for Academic Excellence, Louisville Seminary 2013 Dean K. Thompson Award in Practical Theology, Louisville Seminary 2013 Burton Z. Cooper Award in Contemporary Theology, Louisville Seminary 2001-2005 National Society of Collegiate Scholars, University of Michigan 2002 William J. Branstrom Award, University of Michigan 2002 James B. Angell Scholar, University of Michigan
CERTIFICATION/TRAINING
2023 Leadership Circle Self-Assessment Program, Yellow Springs, OH 2017 Systems Theory in Transformational Leadership Development, Montreat, NC 2017 Yoga Teacher Certification, Kripalu Yoga Center, Lenox, MA 2012 Clinical Chaplaincy Certification, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY 2014-2017 Hanover Modern Dance Collective, Wilmington, DE 2001-2004 Skidmore College Contemporary Dance Residency, Saratoga, NY
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
International Center for Growth in Connection, Relational Cultural Theory Affinity Group International Leadership Association, Women, Spirituality, and Embodiment Affinity Groups Journal of Politics, Religion, and Ideology, Peer Reviewer Journal of Religion and Gender, Peer Reviewer Institute for Women-Centered Coaching Global Center for Religious Research Young Clergy Women International