Lynne Block

About Lynne Block

As an Educator and School Trustee, Lynne is excited for the opportunity to be part of a fresh new way of governance in British Columbia. She has listened to the concerns of North Shore citizens, and with her extensive experience in community engagement and advocacy, she is committed to addressing those concerns in Victoria. Those who know Lynne understand her diligent and action-oriented approach to help build a safe, caring, prosperous North Shore which all citizens can enjoy. This is why Lynne is running for MLA in West Vancouver-Capilano with the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

Professional Career

Lynne’s diverse career in education, spans teaching, training and facilitating professional development, at the Elementary, Secondary and Post-Secondary levels. She
developed new and innovative programs and founded and facilitated Youth Engaged in Social Responsibility Forums. With a BA and a Master of Education Administration from
UBC, Lynne was also a co-founder of a business and education consulting company, which focused on research-based learning, corporate social responsibility, and
collaborative leadership. Lynne is now serving her second term as an elected School Trustee in the West Vancouver School District where her focus is on improving student
outcomes and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Community Involvement 

Lynne has always believed in service to her community. In the past, she was a board member of the North Shore Youth Justice and Family Court Committee and the British
Columbia United Nations Representative for Women Educators International. Over the years, Lynne has been involved with the Canadian Cancer Society, British Columbia
Paraplegic Society, West Vancouver Awards Committee, West Vancouver Community Engagement Committee, Dixon House, WV Library, Harambee Canada, North Shore
Toastmasters, Violence Against Women In Relationships, Emergency Preparedness Program, Block Watch, Streamkeepers, Feed the Need, and Sharing Abundance. More
recently, Lynne is involved with the West Vancouver Place For Sport, the Coho Society and the Dundarave Festival of Lights which supports the Lookout Society.

Recognition and Awards

Lynne is a recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence as well as the Coinspiracy and KindActs Awards.