For International Women’s Day 2026, the 360 EEC team wanted to do more than share a message of appreciation for the women who shape our path and purpose.
We wanted to share their voices.
Our Women of Impact series continues with Lynn, whose experience, insight, and steady leadership play an important role in shaping the work we do at 360 EEC.
Lynn brings a thoughtful perspective to every project, helping to uphold the high standards we strive for while supporting those around her to do their best work.
We’re proud to share her story and recognize the impact she has on our team and our industry.
“I’m much more comfortable solving a math problem than writing about myself.”
Participating in the 360 EEC Women of Impact series comes from my belief in supporting the initiatives and successes of others. Like many people, I don’t often take the time to share my own story or accomplishments. What I do enjoy, however, is learning, exploring new challenges, and mentoring others.
My name is Lynn Raaflaub. I’m a project manager and environmental scientist at 360 Engineering & Environmental Consulting.
Education, both formally and informally, has been a fundament of my life and career. Formally, I started by getting a double undergraduate degree in physics and astrophysics. The latter because of personal interest (who doesn’t like space?); the former because it is a fantastic base of knowledge and skills on which to grow into other areas. In my case, it enabled me to move into Geomatics Engineering, where I first worked on Digital Terrain Models (DTMs) and their influence on hydrological systems. That work sparked a deeper interest in hydrology and led me to pursue a Ph.D. also in Geomatics Engineering that focused on forest hydrology and environmental engineering.
While working toward my graduate degrees, I taught courses in engineering design, statistics, and hydrology. Approaching education from the perspective of a teacher was as rewarding as it was a student. I found real joy in mentoring students and helping others understand complex ideas
While teaching I had my daughter, which as any mother knows has its own challenges and rewards.
An opportunity to work as an Environmental Scientist came at the right time. The role offered part-time hours that allowed me to balance a career with raising my daughter. Since then, over the past 11 years, my work has evolved from supporting water licences and streamflow testing to writing, creating and managing groundwater monitoring programs. While I remain a scientist at heart, much of my focus today is on managing approval-based monitoring projects.
Outside of work, volunteering has been a constant. I’ve spent much of my life working with youth, leading camping trips and international adventures. These experiences have allowed me to both teach and learn, and to explore more creative interests like music and art.
I also love to travel, exploring new places, cultures, and foods. No matter the destination, everything fits into a single 40 litre carry-on bag! The photo shared here was taken last year on one of my adventures, just one stop in a lifelong journey of learning and discovery.
