About me
Nancy Lynn is a dynamic nonprofit executive and workforce innovation leader serving as Executive Director of the Cyber Bytes Foundation. With a strong track record in strategic partnerships, grant development, and program execution, she has successfully led multimillion-dollar funding initiatives that advance education and workforce pathways in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Nancy specializes in full-cycle grant capture—spanning opportunity identification, proposal development, stakeholder alignment, and post-award management—securing support from state, federal, and philanthropic sources. Her work aligns closely with regional and national priorities, including workforce development, digital transformation, and innovation ecosystem building.
At the core of Nancy’s leadership is her ability to convene cross-sector partnerships that bridge industry, government, and academia. She has cultivated collaborations with economic development organizations, educational institutions, and technology companies to design scalable programs that deliver measurable community impact. From launching mobile AI training labs to supporting defense innovation and STEM pipelines, Nancy’s work reflects a commitment to inclusive access and future-ready skills. Her experience in building high-impact initiatives, combined with her strategic vision and community-first approach, aligns closely with the mission of the Tom Tom Foundation—fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and vibrant ecosystems that drive meaningful change.
