Lydia Bird

Lydia Bird is a Strategy and Operations Analyst at McChrystal Group, leveraging a strong background in civil engineering and extensive experience in program coordination and community engagement. Prior roles include Program Coordinator at Northeastern University College of Engineering, where Lydia managed the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates program and founded a mentorship initiative. Lydia's previous roles also encompass significant contributions as an Honors Ambassador and Presidential Ambassador at Northeastern University, where key fundraising efforts resulted in over $55 million in donations. Additional experience includes transportation project coordination at Nitsch Engineering, civil engineering at Jacobs, and research engagement at the Global Resilience Institute. Lydia holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Honors Distinction from Northeastern University.