Timothy Lynch
About Timothy Lynch
Timothy Lynch is the Director of Executive Recruitment at the Urban Institute, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having previously worked at Abt Associates and Marriott International.
Work at Urban Institute
Timothy Lynch serves as the Director of Executive Recruitment at the Urban Institute, a position he has held since 2023. Located in the Washington DC-Baltimore area, Lynch focuses on enhancing the organization's leadership recruitment strategies. His role involves identifying and attracting top talent to support the Urban Institute's mission of informing public policy through research and analysis.
Previous Experience at Abt Associates
Prior to his current role, Timothy Lynch held multiple positions at Abt Associates. He worked as the Global Sourcing and Strategy Lead for 11 months in 2019, where he developed sourcing strategies. He then served as the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, Domestic, from 2020 to 2023 for three years, overseeing domestic recruitment efforts. Lynch also worked as the Domestic Recruiting Manager for 9 months in 2019 and as a Senior Recruiter from 2015 to 2017.
Experience at Marriott International
Timothy Lynch worked at Marriott International as the Manager of Global Talent Acquisition Strategies & Solutions from 2017 to 2019. In this role, he was responsible for developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies to meet the organization's global staffing needs. His experience at Marriott contributed to his expertise in recruitment and talent management.
Educational Background
Timothy Lynch studied at the University of Maryland, where he earned a Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) in Industrial Organizational Psychology from 2016 to 2017. He also attended American University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Law and Society from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he briefly studied Law at University College Dublin in 2010.