Lynne O’Brien
Bio: EDUCATION
Princeton University, A.B. 1984
Major: A.B, with honors in Political Science,
Georgetown University, JD, 1991
White House Intern in Counsel’s office 1991 (President George H.W. Bush)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Vice President Biden’s White House Cancer Moonshot, Policy Analyst -2016
DuPont Pharmaceuticals Government Affairs Director (previously joint venture DuPont Merck) 1992 – 2005
- Headed Washington, DC office and managed all Congressional issues including coverage of pharmaceuticals and radiopharmaceuticals, health care reform, FDA reform and tax
- Developed strategy and policy positions with corporate leaders
- Participated in coalitions of specific disease groups including cancer, AIDS and Alzheimer’s
Williams and Jensen 1989-1992
- Government affairs support for variety of clients including PhRMA, pharmaceutical companies and other health care providers
PHILANTHROPY EXPERIENCE
Pantry Partners, Founder, 2005 – present
- Developed Cape Cod wide program collecting food from renters for donation to local pantries
Potomac School Board Member and Executive Committee 2010 – current
- Co-Chair of $50 million capital campaign
- Member of Committee on Trustees
- Active in development and strategic direction for school
Leukemia, Lymphoma Society (LLS)
- Fundraiser for Team in Training 2014, 2015, 2016 (total raised over $1 million)
- Participate in outreach to patients and Members of Congress
Cape Cod Foundation, Chatham Board Member
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Board Member 10 years
Princeton University
- Member of National Alumni Schools Committee
- DC Chair of Aspire Capital Campaign
- Class Agent for Annual Giving