Lynda Simmons is a New Zealand architect and academic, and is a professional teaching fellow at the University of Auckland.

Simmons's research focuses on design processes in art practices, and the uncovering of "invisible histories" in the New Zealand architectural community.

[3]: 207  She describes being determined not to reduce her teaching or practice hours when she had children, but instead worked at home at night, and taught carrying a baby in a frontpack.

[10][7] The organisation, which has more than 1000 members, created an exhibition in 2013, Between Silos, which toured four cities and included a one-day symposium.

[11] The award acknowledged her contribution to "events and initiatives examining the current situation of women in New Zealand architecture.