Bio

Lynne Kinst has been the Executive Director of the Hemophilia Council of California (HCC) since January of 2020. Joining HCC was the perfect opportunity to bring together Lynne’s passion for advocacy and love for the bleeding disorders community. 

Previously, she was the Executive Director of Central California Hemophilia Foundation (CCHF) She has also worked for California State Board of Equalization Board Members George Runner and Diane Harkey, and the Taxpayer’s Rights Advocate. In addition, Lynne spent eight years as director of administration with a non-profit organization now known as Capitol Commission. Prior to working at the non-profit she had four years of political experience working for state elected officials in a variety of capacities.

Born and raised in Sacramento, Lynne attended the University of California, Davis earning a bachelor’s degree in political science, with minors in human development and religious studies. Lynne also has a master of arts in biblical counseling from The Master’s University. 

Her father, Jim Carey, was an active member of the CCHF Board, serving as treasurer since the chapter’s founding until his death in 1994. CCHF’s Jim Carey Scholarship is named in his honor. Previously, Lynne served on both the CCHF and HCC Boards of Directors. Lynne herself has mild hemophilia B. She and her husband David live in Rocklin, CA with their son Zach, and daughter Ashley.