Meet Lynn

Lynn Schulman is a long-time community and LGBTQ+ activist. With decades of leadership in health care advocacy and progressive causes, Lynn is running for reelection to the City Council to further our vision for how to bring about the change we need in our Queens communities. An attorney by training, Lynn has devoted her career to public service and held a broad range of executive positions in government, private industry, and the non-profit arena. She currently Chairs the Health Committee in the City Council where she has successfully impacted the health of New Yorkers through legislation on diabetes, women’s health, and medical care for seniors. 

Before being elected, Lynn served as a Vice-Chair on Forest Hills Community Board 6 for more than 20 years. She is also a former member of the 112th Precinct Community Council and the Board of Directors of the Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Lynn served as an appointed member of the Community Education Council for District 28, where she focused on combating school bullying, increasing student access to music and art programs, and enhancing education opportunities for the youth in our city’s public school system.  

Lynn holds a law degree from Brooklyn Law School and is a graduate of the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Leadership program at the Harvard Kennedy School. 

By bringing her experience, life values, and robust policy agenda to the City Council, Lynn has given a voice to important issues impacting our communities, like public safety, services for seniors, better education opportunities for our kids, and support for local businesses. Lynn looks forward to continuing to improve the quality of life for all within the 29th Council District.