Lynn Iams serves as director of institutional giving at The MetroHealth Foundation. She has deep experience in philanthropy, non-profit management, and tourism promotion and marketing. Her experience ranges from philanthropy/institutional advancement positions in higher education and health care to leading tourism promotion and tourism development as president of a convention and visitors bureau. She has led teams at organizations in Ohio, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Washington & Jefferson College with a BA in history and of Carnegie Mellon University with a Master of Public Management with an emphasis on management of non-profit organization. She and her partner, Jeff Rothman, live in Shaker Heights.

Why I got Involved: 

“The arts — visual, performing, and literary — have always been an important part of my life. I joined Heights Arts as a member several years ago, because I enjoyed the variety of the organization’s programming and wanted to help sustain this good work. I’m excited to join the board to share my experience and skills to help advance the arts in the heights!”