BACKGROUND

Lynn Boccio is a bilingual attorney. As a former civil defense attorney, Lynn was affiliated with one of the nation’s leading law firms. She is also a former prosecutor who worked for television personality “Judge Judy” as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for The City of New York. Lynn served as a faculty member of The National Institute of Trial Advocacy for the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York where she taught trial techniques to law students and attorneys.

MANAGEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 Lynn served as Vice President of Strategic Business and Diversity Relations for a major car rental company for 24 years.  Lynn joined the company in 1996 to develop and implement a unit that would expand the company’s utilization of disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned businesses. Under Lynn’s supervision, the unit created a world class supplier diversity program which earned top awards and honors and differentiated the company from its competitors. In addition, the unit generated federally mandated compliance reports to airports and second tier reports for major corporate accounts.

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Lynn has extensive experience in supply chain diversity, strategic business development and community relations in the tri-state area as well as nationally. Regional work includes:

 Participated in events and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Long Island Fund for Women & Girls, Inc.

• Attended the Latino Law Students Annual Dinner for The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York
• Participation on The Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Scholarship Fund

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Lynn has been a keynote speaker and participated as a panelist at numerous events from 1996 to the present. They include but are not limited to:

• Panelist for The New York/New Jersey Minority purchasing Council, Inc. “Corporate America and MBE’s: Raising the Bar – Breaking the Barriers”
• WWRL Black Soul Radio – Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Programs
• Minority Business News USA – Lynn was featured for her work in the area of procurement for minority and women-owned businesses; Lynn was subsequently honored as one of the top 12 women in the United States who manage minority and women’s business development programs
• Speaker at a “Woman to Woman Strategies” conference in New York City hosted by IBM, New York’s Women’s Agenda, WABC Television and radio station WNYE, 91.5 FM
• Networking Magazine featured Lynn’s work in strategic minority and women’s business development
• Saluted for her efforts in supplier diversity by the publication “Caribbean Journal
• Served as a panelist for The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – “Superwomen – Masters of Balance”
• Lynn attended the Focus on Long Island Operations Awards Luncheon for Excellence in Journalism as a guest of the President of NBC channel 4
• Speaker for The American Association of Airport Executives in Tuscon, Arizona
• Guest speaker for The New Orleans Aviation Board
• Participated in a radio talk show, 1520AM, “Economic Forum”
• Interviewed by The Wall Street Journal regarding tips for small businesses to successfully do business with major corporations
• Served as a speaker and panelist for The Women’s Presidents Educational Organization on numerous occasions in New York City
• Keynote speaker for The Women’s Presidents Organization at their annual conference in Dallas, Texas
• Speaker and panelist for Airport Minority Advisory Council throughout the United States
• Honoree and keynote speaker for The Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce “Latina Hat Luncheon”
• Speaker on numerous occasions for The Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala
• Lynn has presented the importance of supplier diversity and strategic business development to numerous fortune companies
• Served as a panelist for Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
• Interviewed for her work in supply chain diversity by MBE magazine
• Honored for her work in supply chain diversity and has served as a member of the magazine’s Advisory Board
• From 1996 – to the present, Lynn has travelled to locations and events throughout the United States meeting and presenting to aviation boards and officials from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding airport compliance issues and the federally mandated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
• Keynote speaker at The Small Business Administration in Washington, D.C. for The United States Veteran’s Chamber of Commerce
• Speaker for The Asian Women in Business, New York City
• Speaker on national television “Hispanic Business Today” regarding supplier diversity and the value of a strategic partnership with The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Speaker at the “Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series “at Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut for undergraduate students and the importance of minority and women entrepreneurs partnering with corporate America
• Panelist for workshop entitled “From Commitment to World Class Performance; Ideas, Insight and Inspiration from America’s Top Corporations for Women-Owned Businesses at Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s Annual Salute in Dallas, Texas
• Interviewed by Fortune Small Business regarding supplier diversity
• Interviewed by Diversity Executive Magazine or issue entitled “Resources for Building Supplier Diversity”

 Speaker for The Nassau County Bar Association and The Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, “Women in Law Symposium – Gender Equity Program”

• Panelist for “Leveraging WBE Spend to Increase Market Share with Women” for Women’s Business Enterprise National Council’s national conference in Baltimore, Maryland
• Panelist for “Knowledge: Business Development in Toronto, Canada
• Interviewed by Hispanic Executive magazine highlighting Lynn, her legal career and strategic approach to supplier diversity programs which have increased customer loyalty and empowered the minority business community
• Speaker for Women’s Presidents Educational Organization [NY]workshop entitled “Heart, Head & Hand The Science of Persuasive Communication”
• Panelist for The Billion Dollar Roundtable at Diversity Alliance for Science entitled “BDR Best Practices”
• Speaker at the “Celebrating Women in Aviation Breakfast” for the Airport Minority Advisory Council, San Diego, CA
• Speaker for Women’s Business Enterprise National Council National Conference and Business Fair, Minneapolis, MN with General Motors and Applied Info Partners entitled “Best in Class Supplier Diversity 2^nd Tier Reporting: Criteria, Development & Metrics”
• Keynote speaker by invitation from Morgan Stanley for Women’s Power Lunch, Lloyd Neck and Sagaponack, NY
• Keynote speaker for entering first year law students of The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY “The Ethics of Diversity in the Legal Profession and Diversity as a Strategic Edge for Business Development”
• Keynote speaker for the “Be a Hero Hire a Hero Employment/Education Resource Expo at Citi Field, NY
• Selected panelist by National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. for workshop entitled: “Fundamentals of a New Minority Supplier Development Process” at the annual conference, San Antonio, TX
• Speaker for Airport Minority Advisory Council on Diversity Inclusion at the Airport Revenue News Conference, Orlando, FL

• Speaker for Women’s Presidents’ Educational Organization, “The competitive Advantage” at The Plaza Hotel, NYC
• Speaker at JFK Airport, NY “Leave No Veteran Behind” program for the veteran career fair and veteran-owned businesses
• Women’s Presidents’ Educational Organization requested Lynn as a TED talk presenter for their Annual Breakfast and Procurement Fair, “Disruption; The Impact on the Supply Chain and Procurement”
• Aviation panelist by invitation from the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. annual conference in Detroit, MI entitled; “Airport Panel: Ready for Lift-off? How to Do Business with Airports”
• Interviewed by Airport Improvement, MBE and MBN USA magazines regarding Salt Lake City International Airport and Lynn’s role in the organization of the inaugural “Airport Rental Car Supplier Diversity Outreach Event” with 50 plus participating airports

AWARDS – HONORS

Lynn has received national recognition for her advocacy in supplier diversity.

• Appointed to The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Corporate Advisory Committee
• Appointed Vice Chair to The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Senior Executive Corporate Advisory Board
• Invited to The White House for a reception and briefing of achievements and proposals in the areas of business and the current state of the economy in the United States
• Named by Minority Business News USA as one of the top 12 “Women Who Mean Business in the United States”
• Received the Dr. Ramon Emeterio Betances Award from the Board of Directors for the Puerto Rican Day Parade, Inc.
• The first woman honored by The Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for her contributions to Hispanic youth; the award was presented by television personality, Judge Judy
• Awarded MBE Advocate of the Year by New York/New Jersey Minority Purchasing, Inc.
• twice honored with the “Destination Excellence” award by her company for performance reflecting successful behaviors and significant business results and as “the” person in diversity for the car rental industry for her work in diversity in the airports.
• Was honored by Minority Business News USA limited special edition “Best of the Decade” in Supplier Diversity/Workforce Diversity for contributions over 10 years regarding minority business
• Received the Corporate Hispanic Business Advocate of the Year award for Region V from The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• America’s Athletes with Disabilities named Lynn the recipient of its Women & Diversity Award
• Received the Chair’s Award for excellence, support, and ongoing commitment to the Hispanic business community from The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Named to the International Who’s Who of Professionals
• Honored with the Award of The Chair Airport Minority Advisory Council for outstanding, direct, and personal contribution toward the success of the organization
• Honored by Women’s Enterprise magazine as one of “Top 100” women in America impacting supplier diversity
• Honored by Women’s Enterprise magazine as one of The Top 10 women impacting automotive supplier diversity
• Awarded outstanding Business Advocate of The Year by Women’s Presidents Educational Organization in New York City
• Honored by MBN News USA as one of the “First Ladies of Supplier Diversity” for significantly impacting diverse suppliers and the communities they serve
• Awarded “Outstanding Women’s Business Advocate” for Women’s Presidents’ Educational Organization
• Inducted into the National Association of Professional Women comprised of the most accomplished professional women in over 200 industries and professions
• Selected by Minority Business News USA magazine as a member of “The Influential 100”; a listing of America’s most influential leaders in minority business and supplier diversity development
• Named one of MBN USA’s “Best of the Decade” for her commitment to supplier diversity
• Awarded the Corporate Minority Business Coordinator by the New Jersey Chinese American Chamber of Commerce for significant contributions in increasing participation of minority contractors in numbers and volume of contracts
• WE USA magazine named Lynn a “Best of the Decade” Hall of Fame member who promoted a level playing field for minority businesses
• Selected as one of Long Island’s Top 25 Advocates for Latino Empowerment
• Diversity Plus magazine selected Lynn as one of the Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity
• Featured in Women’s Business Enterprise National Council President’s Report for Top Corporation Best Practices “Driving Women’s Business Growth Through Partnerships”
• Recognized as one of MBN USA’s Ambassadors of Supplier Diversity for solid commitment to connect diverse suppliers with increased access among the nation’s purchasing communities
• Professional Women’s magazine featured First Lady Michelle Obama and Lynn’s Best in Class practices in supplier diversity
• MBN USA selected Lynn as one of the “Top 50 Women Leaders in Corporate Supplier Diversity
• Selected Corporate Advocate of The Year by Asian Enterprise magazine
• Women’s Enterprise magazine selected Lynn as one of the “Top 100 Top Leaders in Corporate Supplier Diversity
• Awarded “Corporate Executive of The Year” By the Bridges Awards at the Kentucky Derby, Louisville, KY, award criteria for demonstration of excellence in diversity and inclusion through entrepreneurship
• Recognized as one of The Top 25 Leading Women Intrapreneur by The Leading Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners, Bedminster, NJ
• Selected by The Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY to receive “Outstanding Women in Law “award for extraordinary contributions to the legal community, exemplary leadership, and strong commitment to ensuring the advancement of women

NETWORKING ORGANIZATIONS

Lynn has held leadership roles including but not limited to appointments to Board of Directors, Chair and Vice Chair of the following:

• Airport Minority Advisory Council
• Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc.
• United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• United States National Gay Lesbian Chamber
• United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
• Women’s Business Development Center – Chicago
• Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
• Women’s Presidents’ Educational Organization [now referred to as WBEC METRO & DMV]
• Women’s Presidents Organization [WPO]
• Women’s Presidents Organization Next [WPO Next]