Linda is a dynamic, high-energy Development Director with over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit arts sector. She places unwavering attention on patrons, fostering lasting relationships that often evolve into lifelong friendships. A passionate advocate for the arts and social justice, Linda’s infectious optimism inspires enthusiasm in everyone she meets.
Born and raised in NYC, Linda was a professional dancer, working with iconic choreographers such as Merce Cunningham, Viola Farber, and Charles Weidman. She segued from performance to arts administration when as a single mother to a four-year-old daughter, she left NYC for South Florida to oversee the care of her aging parents. With a New York state of mind and a gift for gab, Linda found a new stage: fundraising for the arts.
After a year of pandemic quarantining, she left South Florida’s heat and political turmoil, relocating to Boston for its vibrant arts scene, rich academia, and strong civic spirit. With no regrets!
Her career highlights include serving as Development Director for the Florida Philharmonic during its rise as the nation’s second-largest regional orchestra and overseeing a capital campaign for the Florida Grand Opera to establish the Josephine S. Leiser Opera Center. At the Concert Association of Miami, she secured major corporate sponsorships to present world-renowned artists including Luciano Pavarotti’s unforgettable outdoor concert on South Beach. While at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, she negotiated a national sponsorship for the eye-popping traveling exhibition Fashion: The Greatest Show on Earth.
Linda brings the energy of Chita Rivera, the style of Anna Wintour (without the attitude), and the wit of Helen Mirren to her work at White Snake Projects, an Activist Opera Company. For her, working with a mission-driven opera organization rooted in civic practice is a win-win. Her goal is to increase individual support to help grow the Company as it continues to enrich the communities it serves.