About me
Dr. Lynch is currently leading the North Idaho Pride Alliance (NIPA) as the organization’s Executive Director. NIPA is a nonprofit of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) people, allies and community groups working together to create a more inclusive North Idaho through Networking, Educating and Advocating. NIPA envisions a safe and inclusive community where LGBTQIA+ individuals belong, can connect and are empowered to thrive in North Idaho.
A retired Air Force Command Pilot with combat hours spanning four major conflicts in the Middle East, Dr. Lynch holds her doctorate in Public Safety. With her passion for teaching, she served as an Adjunct Professor at Eastern Washington University, and is currently the Chief Flight Instructor at Coeur d’Alene Aviation and Maintenance. Dr. Lynch brought her expertise to bear serving as NIPA’s Safety Committee Chair and the Public Safety Liaison during NIPA's 2022 Pride in the Park event. She also uses these skills to further our community in her role as a Check Pilot for Civil Air Patrol, and as a volunteer with the Kootenai County Emergency Operations Center.