Lilyn Hester

Lilyn Hester is Google’s Head of Southeast External Affairs and Government Relations, leading the company’s public policy, government, and community relations efforts in the region. Lilyn is a proud Army brat who calls North Carolina home. She is the Chair of the NC Business Committee for Education, Chair of the NC Chamber’s Communications Committee, and a member of the Durham Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors. Lilyn is a former journalist and communications professional. She is an avid gardener and is a graduate of UNC-Charlotte.