Lyndele von Schill
Operations Director
http://www.lyndelevonschill.com
My dad always claimed that my first words were "That's not fair!"
I really don't like injustice and would find it hard to stand by and watch someone being deprived of their rights.
I recognize that there are many ways and strategies to fight injustice and honor everyone who is doing this important work.
These days, my work is often focused on working with other white folks to find their sources and positions of power and to use that power to remove injustice. Sometimes (often), that means letting go of power. Being guided by people who know more about the experience of injustice.
My role here is to support the expertise and wisdom of the founder and the board of Transforming Futures.
Community Service
My professional, community, and research interests are centered around social justice, mutual aid, and equitable access. My volunteer, professional, and consulting experience includes serving as:
Board member, ACLU of Virginia (2024- present)
Commissioner, Charlottesville Human Rights Commission (2019-2023)
Director of Diversity & Inclusion at NRAO (2015-2025), where my work focused on structural change leading to a more equitable experience for marginalized youth in STEM
Board member, and founding President, of PFLAG Blue Ridge (2010-2023)
Adjunct faculty at the University of New Hampshire ("Race & Diversity in the U.S.", "Human Development", & "Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity")
Adjunct faculty at Southern New Hampshire University ("Cultural Awareness and Online Learning")
Consultant and speaker on topics related to equity, inclusion, and justice
Educational Background
B.S. in Diversity and Communication in Organizations, Granite State College, University of New Hampshire
Capstone: "Best Practices for Developing a Transgender-Supportive Environment in Schools"
M.Ed. in Learning and Technology
Capstone: "Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Online Training Course on LGBT Issues for Trainers"
I am trained in mediation, and am certified in Trauma-informed Mental Health First Aid.
