C. Lynn McNair is the inaugural president of the Windward Fund, an independent 501(c)(3) organization in the USA. Lynn most recently served as the Chief Advancement Officer for Georgetown Day School, and immediately prior to that, as Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships for the Alliance for Excellent Education. Previously, Lynn served in leadership roles at the Internet Society, the Salzburg Global Seminar, the American Association of University Women, the National Governors Association, and The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. Lynn holds an MA degree from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, a BA from Upsala College, and executive management credentials from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.