Lynn Conway
About Lynn Conway
Lynn Conway is a Human Resources Generalist at Mattermost with a diverse background in both technology and retail sectors, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Current Role at Mattermost
Lynn Conway currently serves as a Human Resources Generalist at Mattermost, based in Palo Alto, California, United States. She has been with Mattermost since 2019, where she focuses on HR responsibilities that contribute to the company's overall operations. Her role at Mattermost includes handling various HR functions, supporting the team, and ensuring the HR strategies align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience at Ecobee
Before her tenure at Mattermost, Lynn Conway worked as a People Operations Generalist at Ecobee from 2018 to 2019. During her one year at the Toronto-based company, she was responsible for various HR tasks, contributing to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Her work at Ecobee provided her with significant experience in the HR field, particularly within the technology sector.
Role at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
In 2017, Lynn Conway served as a Human Resources Coordinator on a contract basis at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, located in Redwood City, California. Her seven-month term involved supporting HR functions within the philanthropic environment of the organization. This role highlighted her ability to work within mission-driven environments and contributed to her understanding of HR in nonprofit sectors.
Work at J.Crew and Retail Sector Experience
From 2014 to 2016, Lynn Conway was the Associate Manager of Human Resources at J.Crew in New York, New York. Her two-year tenure at J.Crew involved managing HR activities including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. This role helped her gain substantial experience in the retail industry. Additionally, from 2009 to 2013, she owned and operated Poor Little Rich Girl, which further enhanced her retail and entrepreneurial skills.
Educational Background
Lynn Conway has a solid educational foundation in both human resources and political science. She attended George Brown College from 2016 to 2017, where she studied Human Resources Management. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of Toronto, completing her degree from 2001 to 2005. This diverse educational background supports her comprehensive understanding of both HR management and political systems.