By the time she was 21, Lynn had a second daughter, Jaelynne, and a career as a drugs addiction worker in her community.
She returned to education through the Trinity Access Programme at the age of 26, and went on to be elected Student Union President.
Throughout her tenure as TCD SU President, she has been vocal in her support for the Students Against Fees movement and more childcare funding for young parents pursuing third-level education.
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