Linda was introduced to CHW in the early 1980s by the late Terry Schwarzfeld z’’l, our beloved past National President. She felt an immediate connection to the organization and has been active in CHW Ottawa Centre ever since.
For over 40 years, Linda assumed a range of executive and chairperson roles at the Chapter and Centre levels, including President of Amit Chapter and Co-President of CHW Ottawa Centre. She was the National Secretary of the CHW National Board of Directors from 2020 –2024.
In her professional life, she worked for nearly 40 years in the health sector, in direct patient care, and then for the federal government as an epidemiologist and senior policy advisor. After her retirement, Linda ran a home-based, scientific editing business.
Linda’s other volunteer experiences aligned with her love of literacy (tutoring high-risk teenagers with learning exceptionalities) and dogs (Puppy Raiser with Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind).
She was honoured to be asked to continue in her role as a CHW Director, and she looks forward to working with a team of dedicated volunteers and professionals to ensure that CHW fulfills its mission, vision, and goals.
