Lynn English is President of English Hudson Consulting, a mission-driven firm specializing in fundraising, executive search, and strategic planning. With over three decades of leadership in philanthropy and nonprofit development, Lynn brings a deep commitment to advancing equity and sustainability across the social sector. She previously held senior fundraising roles at organizations including AARP Experience Corps, Center for Community Change, Latin American Youth Center, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, where she led strategic initiatives to grow donor engagement, elevate brand visibility, and build resilient development teams. Lynn holds a B.A. in English from Georgetown University and an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Maryland at College Park. She serves as co-chair of the board of directors for the Washington Area Women’s Foundation and as a board member for the Academy of Hope Foundation. She is the lead author of Winning Grants, Step by Step, 7th Edition (Wiley Press, 2024) a widely used guide for grant professionals and nonprofit leaders.