Mary Lynn Pruneda

Mary Lynn works as the Director of Education and Workforce Policy for Texas 2036. She is an expert in the most complex public education topics, including assessment, accountability and school finance. In 2023, Mary Lynn led Texas 2036’s efforts on assessment and accountability, working to ensure that the state maintains a commitment to rigorous, valid and transparent systems for all public schools.

In addition to her work on public education policy, in the coming year, Mary Lynn will lead our Lone Star Fellows Program, helping to train and coach the next generation of education and workforce policy fellows.

Mary Lynn is an 8th generation Texan, her family having lived in the state for almost 200 years.