Lyda Creus Molanphy – Strategic Engagement Officer

With over 30 years of expertise in strategic public affairs and nonprofit operations, Lyda is pivotal in driving forward and executing the mission of Great Springs Project (GSP). Her knowledge base spans across the legislative, regulatory, environmental nonprofit, and communications realms. Lyda’s wealth of connections in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors is essential for her role in positioning GSP as a strategic partner and building valuable relationships among a variety of stakeholders.

Prior to joining Great Springs Project, Lyda was principal and founder of a strategic business services firm, where she conducted organizational development, executive management, operational resilience, and recruiting tailored to individual clients including The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation, The Meadows Center for Water & The Environment, The Hill Country Alliance, The Texas Hill Country Conservation Network, The Texas Water Foundation, Barton Springs Conservancy and others. Through her results-driven perspective, Lyda was also successful in her work with national clients such as the Large Public Power Council, where she provided association management, leadership advancement, and membership recruitment. Previously, Lyda served as an executive with a professional health services association in Texas, leading their award-winning philanthropic initiatives and organization-wide rebranding, and nationally interfacing operations. As vice president of a public affairs firm, Lyda managed daily operations and directed legislative, regulatory, and communications issues for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies, law firms, banks, political campaigns, and professional associations.

A veteran of Texas politics, Lyda advised many executives and assisted political and corporate clients with successful international, national, and local political and public relations campaigns. Lyda is a certified mediator, fluent in Spanish, and is a graduate of Duke University. A lifelong runner, her Texas-sized passion for Great Springs Project is matched by her dream to run from her hometown, San  Antonio, to her current hometown, Austin, Texas.