Lynne Wells Graziano
Senior Analyst
lynne.graziano@bellwether.org

Background

Lynne Wells Graziano is a senior analyst at Bellwether.

Lynne joined Bellwether in 2014 as an administrative associate, where she served in a variety of roles, including supporting the Executive Search talent practice area and providing internal hiring and recruiting services across Bellwether.

Since joining the Policy and Evaluation practice area in 2017, Lynne has worked with national and state policy organizations, nonprofits, and foundations on a wide range of projects. She has extensive expertise in early childhood education, education choice, postsecondary pathways, and charter schools.

Prior to Bellwether, Lynne’s early career involved caring for an extended family while serving as a professional volunteer for nonprofit organizations dedicated to youth, community, and young mothers.

Lynne earned a doctorate (all but dissertation) in American history at Case Western Reserve University, a master’s degree in the history and sociology of technology and science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree in English from Drew University. She and her husband have three adult children and three grandchildren, and split their time between Gettysburg, PA and Memphis, TN.


Why I Do This Work

My parents, who were raised on farms, and my husband are all first-generation college graduates. School choices we navigated with our three children shaped their career trajectories. Between my own experiences and my work with Bellwether, I have come to believe deeply that every family should have the opportunity to choose safe, quality schools tailored to their children’s needs.


Contact Information

lynne.graziano@bellwether.org
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Recent Publications 

 

Public Money, Private Choice: The Components and Critiques of Education Savings Accounts

Splitting the Bill: A Bellwether Series on Education Finance Equity

Making It Work: Ten Stories of Promise and Progress in High School Work-based Learning

Hidden in Plain Sight: How the 2024 Election Will Shape Federal Education Policy

The Edge of Seventeen: What Does It Mean To Be a Young Adult in America in 2024?

Finding a Way Forward: An Analysis of Federal Policy and Learner Pathways

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