About

Linda’s journey into healthcare leadership is anchored in her profound desire to serve others, a goal reflected in her childhood aspiration to become a nurse and in the focus of her academic career. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and a Master’s degree in Social Work with a healthcare leadership track from Aurora University. Her later work experience, including a decade at ManorCare, not only taught her the business and leadership sides of healthcare, but also laid the foundation for her leadership philosophy. It’s a sense of purpose that has held true since she became a CEO 22 years ago: To remain humble, inspire creativity, and drive success within those she leads through passion, integrity, and service.

A respected voice in the healthcare industry, Linda frequently speaks at national and local events on topics including leadership, organizational management, financial recovery, customer loyalty, marketing, Alzheimer’s disease, hospice, and palliative care. Her expertise has earned her prominent board roles across several organizations, including serving as past Board President and current Executive Committee member of the Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association. She also lends her insights to the Florida Home Care Association Board and the YMCA Board.

While Linda approaches her workdays with the same discipline and energy that have defined her 42-year career, her weekends are strictly for self-care. Whether she’s spending time with family and friends over long weekends, volunteering in her community, or training for her next marathon, a sport she got into at age 50, she is constantly finding ways to lead with intention and make every day count.