Linda graduated from California State University of Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance, Accounting and Law in 1992. Linda is a qualified CPA and has graduate credits towards an MBA.

Having won an Oscar at the 1986 Academy Awards for Best Educational Documentary, Linda is also on the Board of Directors for the Hermosa Beach Educational Foundation, a Volunteer for the AYSO, Little League, Basketball, Football and Special Olympics. She took Honors of the Year and World Championship as an accomplished equestrian.

Linda has 18 years of both public and private accounting and administrative experience. Linda lives in Hermosa Beach, CA.