Lynn Gape

Renowned for her groundbreaking work to save the Bahama Parrot, Lynn has made significant contributions to various crucial national-level projects. Lynn is a sought-after mentor in the Bahamian conservation community, having supported the early careers of many if not most who work in the field today. She has lived in The Bahamas for most of her life, and her life has been one of many eras. Her career wisdom ranges from that of a Dock Master of a bustling shipping-receiving business to a lauded career as a school teacher to a generation of Bahamians including now-Cabinet Ministers and their peers. Then began her work in conservation and philanthropy at the BNT. Lynn now acts as the Special Projects consultant to the BNT Executive Director and BNT Council. She also assists the Bahamian Government on process management, regulatory policy, and stakeholder engagement and for decades she has been a key advisor to local and international philanthropic initiatives.

Lynn is adept at developing and cultivating meaningful relationships across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. She has been an incredible champion for the BNT with a demonstrated track record of securing several six and seven-figure gifts which have been critical in supporting the BNT’s mission and its many special projects. Lynn serves on several national-level boards and commissions and is the passionate AKC-level dog trainer of two Australian shepherds: Dancer and Drummer.