Community builder. Problem solver. Advocate. AISD mom.

Why vote for Lynn Boswell for AISD Trustee in District 5?

Lynn Boswell is an experienced and passionate advocate for Austin’s public schools, families, educators, and students. She has a deep knowledge of AISD and a broad network of relationships in District 5 and district-wide. She is also the proud parent of an AISD high school student and a 2017 graduate.

As president of the Austin Council of PTAs (2018-20), Lynn worked closely with families, teachers and other employees, and community groups as a collaborative leader, careful listener, and creative problem solver. ACPTA won a National PTA award for diversity and inclusion in 2020 and a national advocacy award in 2019. The ACPTA has also offered support and advocacy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lynn’s volunteer service in AISD began in District 5 with the Casis PTA and includes experience on the District Advisory Council. She is an effective voice for progressive policies that improve the lives of children and families, through the city of Austin’s Juvenile Justice Workgroup, the Travis County Census 2020 Complete Count Committee, and Just Fund It TX, which advocates for increased school funding statewide.

After attending public schools in San Antonio, Lynn earned degrees in Latin American Studies and Journalism from SMU and a law degree from The University of Texas. She has worked as a network news producer with NBC News in New York, as a series producer for the Austin-based PBS programs Texas Monthly Talks and Overheard with Evan Smith, and now makes independent documentaries. Lynn is also a longtime mentor for local high school students through PBS NewsHour Extra Student Reporting Labs.