Lynne Esselstein

Lynne Esselstein is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership, project management, and nonprofit development. Currently serving as the Director of Campus Capital Program at CuriOdyssey since July 2022, Lynne directs major capital improvement projects for a children's science museum and zoo. Prior roles include Executive Director of the San Mateo Public Library Foundation, where Lynne successfully led fundraising efforts, and Project Manager at Anderson Yazdi Hwang Minton + Horn LLP, managing significant tenant improvement projects. Lynne also held a position as a retired member of the Hillsborough City School District Board of Trustees, and served as a consultant for the San Mateo County Health Foundation. A former attorney with a focus on municipal law, Lynne has a legal background from the University of California, Davis - School of Law and undergraduate education in Humanities from the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, Lynne was a Principal at Joseph Family Vineyards, overseeing a family-owned winery.