30 Years of Service.
Taking on Tough Issues.

As a volunteer leader in Dallas for more than 30 years, Lynn McBee has contributed more than 50,000 hours of service across more than 30 nonprofit organizations. Her work has focused on improving education, addressing homelessness, protecting women and children, expanding access to healthcare, supporting workforce development and strengthening civic institutions across Dallas.

Over three decades, Lynn has learned how to bring together business leaders, educators, elected officials, philanthropists and community advocates to solve complex problems and create lasting impact. Here is a sampling of Lynn’s service to Dallas and Texas:

Building Workforce Pathways

City of Dallas Workforce Development Initiative | 2022–Present

Workforce Czar. Appointed by Mayor Eric Johnson in 2022, Lynn leads public-private workforce partnerships that connect Dallas residents with high-growth careers, employer-led training and economic mobility opportunities.

Convening Civic and Business Leadership

Dallas Breakfast Group | 2023–Present

As Executive Director of Dallas Breakfast Group, Lynn convenes business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, civic advocates and public officials to foster meaningful dialogue around the future of Dallas. Lynn helps connect leaders across sectors, surface emerging challenges and opportunities and build the trust and collaboration needed to move Dallas forward.

Strengthening Southern Dallas Communities

For Oak Cliff | 2019–Present

Board Co-Chair, Inaugural Board Member. As Co-Chair of For Oak Cliff, Lynn helps advance neighborhood-led initiatives focused on education, economic opportunity, housing stability and community wellness in Southern Dallas.

Preserving Dallas History

Historic Oakland Cemetery | 2019–Present

As a Board member and past chair, Lynn has helped preserve one of Dallas’ most historic landmarks while expanding educational programming and community engagement.

Supporting Young Women in Leadership

Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership | 2018–Present

As an inaugural Board member, Lynn supports efforts to advance women in business, public service and civic leadership across Texas.

Supporting Academic Excellence

The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences | 2014–Present

As an Advisory Board member, Lynn supports the next generation of scientific research, innovation and STEM education.

Supporting Women Leaders & Equitable Communities

Dallas Women’s Foundation, 2009-2012

As a Board member for the Dallas Women’s Foundation (now Texas Women’s Foundation), Lynn worked tirelessly to raise funds for statewide research, advocacy and grant making to unlock economic and leadership opportunities for women, girls and their families, building more equitable communities.

Serving Homebound Seniors In Need

VNA, 1994-current

As Board Chair for the Visiting Nurse Association, Lynn led to expand VNA services for seniors across Dallas, helping them live with dignity and respect. Under Lynn’s leadership, the VNA raised millions of dollars to expand meal delivery, health service and hospice care. For her dedication and decade of volunteer service, Lynn was honored as a VNA Lifetime Director.

Combating Domestic Violence

The Family Place, 1995 – current

As an Auxiliary member, board member and Board Chair of The Family Place and their Foundation, Lynn actively worked to raise awareness and critical funds to combat family violence, and led the effort to secure the shelter’s new, expanded headquarters that includes safe housing for battered women and children. For her hard work and leadership, she was awarded the 2017 Texas Trailblazer Award from The Family Place.

Mentoring Young Women In Service & Leadership

Junior League of Dallas (JLD), 1996-current

As a member, a Board Member, Board President, chair of various service projects and now a Sustaining Advisor, Lynn has served the Junior League of Dallas for three decades, volunteering her time and talent to support important causes and mentoring members on effective leadership in the civic community. Lynn’s dedication to the JLD and her active participation for nearly 30 years demonstrates her belief that volunteer service is an essential part of responsible citizenship.

Providing World-Class Healthcare To Children

Children’s Medical Center Auxiliary, Board & Foundation, 2000 – current

A longtime advocate for Children’s Medical Center network, Lynn served as an Auxiliary member, a Board member and as a Trustee on the Children’s Foundation. Over nearly 20 years, she’s served the patients, families and healthcare professionals, from raising funds and hosting events to provide support to families of sick children, to raising donations to fund physicians, scientists, and medical professionals in delivering world-class care to children in need, despite their economic circumstances.

Making College Accessible To The Underserved

Dallas College Foundation, 2007 – current

As a Board member for the Dallas College Foundation (formerly Dallas County Community College District Foundation or DCCCD), Lynn has worked to provide student scholarships and support programs that make college and workforce training more accessible. To boost the number of educated workers entering our workforce in the coming decades, Lynn helped the DCCCD Foundation and their partners launch the Dallas County Promise, an ongoing program that removes financial barriers for students who pledge to finish job training or get a college degree.

Creating A Vibrant Downtown

AT&T Performing Arts Center, 2007 – current

As a Board member for AT&T Performing Arts Center, Lynn worked to raise private funds to support the public-private partnership that created our city’s Performing Arts Center, an anchor of the Arts District. Drawing millions of visitors to the heart of Dallas each year, the AT&T Performing Arts Center and Arts District are public gathering places and a catalyst for new commercial and residential development in downtown Dallas that strengthens all of Dallas and fosters creativity and connection through art and culture.

Providing Solutions For The Homeless

The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center, 2010 – current

As a member of the inaugural Board of Directors and as Chairman of the Board, Lynn has been on the front lines of creating solutions that help the homeless off the Dallas streets and back into productive living environments. Internationally recognized for its comprehensive approach to addressing the homeless, Lynn is helping The Bridge raise private funding and establish key partnerships to ensure clients can access all services needed to transition them into sustainable, long-term living environments.

Protecting Young Girls At-Risk

The Letot Center Campaign Committee & Foundation, 2011-2016

As a Campaign Committee member and Foundation Board Member for the Letot Center, Lynn worked to secure plans and funding for the Dallas County Protective Services Center that serves teenage women who are homeless or victims of human trafficking, providing crisis intervention, emergency shelter, programing, and counseling.

Supporting Academic Achievement For At-Risk Students

Dallas Afterschool, 2014 – current

As a Board member for Dallas Afterschool, Lynn worked to increase the quality and availability of afterschool and summer programs for Dallas schoolchildren, increasing access to quality out-of-school time that promotes intellectual, emotional, and creative development in a safe and nurturing environment and increasing academic retention rates between grade levels.

Honors and Recognition

Lynn’s service has earned her numerous honors, including:

• 2026 MASKED Award — UNCF
• 2025 Eleanor Sutherland Volunteer Award — League of Women Voters
• 2024 Women in Business Award — Dallas Business Journal
• 2023 VolunteerNow Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2022 Maura Award — Texas Women’s Foundation
• 2021 Juanita Craft Humanitarian Visionary Award
• 2017 Texas Trailblazer Award — The Family Place

In addition, Lynn has volunteered her time and served in leadership positions the following non-profits: