Linda is the North Carolina Area Manager at CORE, driving and overseeing the region’s diverse emergency response and preparedness and health access programs. CORE began working in North Carolina in 2018 in response to Hurricane Florence. Since then, Linda has led a small local team to support the resilience of marginalized communities while providing critical support after natural disasters and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Her team’s diverse backgrounds—spanning education, management, public health, nursing, military, and industry—enhance their ability to serve the community. CORE’s reach includes Robeson County and the Native American Indian Tribal Communities in Robeson, Scotland and Hoke Counties.   

Over the years, Linda has helped to evolve CORE’s programming in the region. This includes designing and implementing the Teen CERT model that has empowered over 300 local youth (ages 16-24) with emergency response skills and training, as well as robust harm reduction program supporting Native American communities that experience disproportionate rates of drug misuse. When Hurricane Helene hit in summer 2024, Linda travelled around the state to connect with partners and address the complex needs of devastated communities. A North Carolina native, Linda’s leadership and strategic oversight has been invaluable for cultivating meaningful relationships with community-based organizations, local and state government, and community leaders and members.  
 

Linda’s humanitarian journey began in 2016, when she led her first disaster response efforts in Lumberton after Hurricane Matthew, which ignited her passion for supporting those in need. She holds a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in management.