Reverend Lynn Clare Chittick Thompson
Reverend Lynn Clare Chittick Thompson, She/Her, is the CEO and Founder of TORCH: The Organization for Realizing Change in Humanity, a global initiative dedicated to fostering sustainable solutions in healthcare, peacebuilding, environmental stewardship, and social innovation. With over three decades of experience in leadership, education, and community care, she has empowered local and global leaders to implement multigenerational, multicultural programs that drive systemic change. Reverend Lynn’s work integrates theology, coaching, and healthcare, emphasizing compassionate leadership and innovative frameworks such as TORCHENOMICS, which blends social impact with economic transformation.
Throughout her career, Reverend Lynn has successfully developed and implemented initiatives in the United States and internationally, including peace education programs, environmental awareness campaigns, and culturally-integrated community health projects. She has collaborated with educational institutions such as Cornell University, UC Berkeley, Ithaca College, Clarkson, and Wells College, and has provided strategic planning, executive coaching, and public speaking for over 30 years. Her sustainable business experience, beginning with her ownership of Kiraku, a macrobiotic and health-focused enterprise, reflects her longstanding commitment to bridging health, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.
Reverend Lynn’s current focus includes teaching, mentoring, writing, and expanding her global initiatives in peace education, women’s empowerment, and sustainable community development. Through Nunc Licet Chapel, TORCH, and associated programs, she provides individualized care, develops innovative frameworks for systemic change, and advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Recognized for her dedication to social justice, environmental equity, and community engagement, Reverend Lynn continues to inspire transformative impact across local and international communities.
• Cornell University Plant Based Education
• Certificate, Emanuel Swedenborg
• Pacific School of Religion - DMin
• SUNY Empire State College - BA
• Tompkins Cortland Community College - AAS
• Community Health Award
• UNA Marin
• CMSA
What do you attribute your success to?
Reverend Lynn Chittick Thompson is an accomplished leader and advocate with expertise in peace-building, environmental education, interfaith leadership, women’s empowerment, and global humanitarian initiatives. With over three decades of experience in leadership, education, and community advocacy, she has combined spirituality, sustainability, and social change into her work. Reverend Lynn is the founder of Torch – The Organization for Realizing Change in Humanity – a peace education initiative that has reached 25,000 children in Pakistan, fostered cross-border dialogue between Pakistan and India, and introduced environmental awareness programs through education and recycling. She has also contributed to the preservation of the organic food movement, collaborated with international educators and humanitarian leaders, and been recognized by local and international organizations for her peace-building efforts.
Guided by faith, perseverance, and compassion, Reverend Lynn emphasizes empowering others through education, dialogue, and conscious action. Her current focus includes teaching, mentoring, writing, advocacy, and expanding her initiatives in peace education and women’s empowerment. She continues to develop educational content, contribute to publications, and prepare for international speaking and teaching engagements, while maintaining her commitment to creating lasting grassroots impact across communities worldwide.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Reverend Lynn’s journey has been shaped by spiritual leaders, humanitarian partners, and educators she has encountered throughout her work. She also draws inspiration from the communities she has served, particularly women and children whose resilience has shaped her mission.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Reverend Lynn encourages young women to honor their calling, trust their voice, and pursue meaningful work with courage. She emphasizes the importance of education, integrity, and staying grounded in purpose while creating change.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Reverend Lynn identifies one of the greatest challenges as preserving truth, compassion, and environmental responsibility in a rapidly changing world. However, she sees immense opportunity in educating the next generation, elevating women’s voices, and using global platforms to inspire unity and action.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Reverend Lynn values compassion, service, truth, environmental responsibility, and global understanding. She believes in lifting others through education, honoring women’s contributions, and fostering respectful dialogue across cultures. In addition to her professional work, Reverend Lynn is deeply passionate about environmental stewardship, storytelling, spiritual education, and preserving women’s history. She enjoys writing, teaching, and developing programs that inspire purpose and awareness in others.