Lynn Knockwood has over 22 years experience working for First Nations Communities in the field of Finance. Lynn has been with The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq since 1992. At The CMM, Lynn has held positions as Finance Clerk and Financial Service Manager. Prior to her employment at The CMM she worked with Mikmakik Development Corporation Housing Services.

Lynn holds a Certificate in Business, and has attended many professional development courses pertaining to her field.

In 2005, she was appointed to the Senior Management Team as the Director of Common Services bringing her talents in Financial Management and intuitive administrative style to the position.