Linda is semi-retired, but prior to that, she had worked with numerous companies and organizations to help employees discover ways to be more valuable members of their organizations.  She is a mediator, coach, consultant, hypnotherapist and trainer and has provided services for many well-known companies in team building and organizational effectiveness.  Her 30+ years of professional experience include maintaining her private practice in hypnotherapy and executive coaching, motivational speaking, and has served as HR Director of major high-tech corporations. She was the Education Officer for USAF Onizuka AFB.

Until Covid, she also taught business management, human resources, organizational development and behavior, and communication at local universities. Her background also includes working in the movie industry.  Her academic credentials include a Master's degree in Management from the University of Redlands and is currently working on her doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy at the American Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy in So. CA.  She is an active member of her community.  In addition to LWV, she is also involved with the Sunnyvale Rotary, the Sunnyvale Elks and lends a helping hand to  Sunnyvale Community Services whenever possible.