Biographies

Lynne Pratt Vice President, Finance

Lynne Pratt is Vice President for Finance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. She is responsible for overall financial management of the Kennedy Center and affiliated organizations. Under her guidance, a staff of approximately 24 people is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, payroll and contracting. Other responsibilities of the department include management of endowment investments, maintenance of sound financial policies, and general analytical support for all departments in the Kennedy Center.

Ms. Pratt has an MBA in Finance from the University of Southern California. Prior to joining the Kennedy Center in February 2000, she was with Mobil Corporation for 15 years. During her tenure at Mobil, she held a variety of positions in the Treasury and Planning functions, and also lived abroad in Turkey and New Zealand.