LPA Associate

As a senior executive for a large international organization for over two decades, Carolynn brings years of experience to her role with LPA. Not only has she been responsible for leading several large and diverse teams throughout her career, but she has also developed and implemented many strategic plans. Carolynn is known for her ability to quickly assess an organization, readily gaining the respect and credibility necessary to execute challenging objectives.

A long time resident of the Pacific Northwest, Carolynn graduated from the University of Oregon, and has held several leadership positions in the local nonprofit sector, most notably Imagine Housing and Saint Andrews Lutheran Church.

LPA Associate

A leader within the area’s human services and affordable housing community, Linda has 20+ years of experience in nonprofit executive and board positions, many of which required transitional leadership skills. In those positions, she has been responsible for all aspects of organizations, including human resources, fiscal management, board development, advocacy, compliance, external relations, volunteers, fundraising, general operations, and asset management. Organizational operating budgets have ranged from $400,000 to $32,000,000; from four staff to 325. Linda is a recognized leader with both the technical expertise and strong relational skills needed to achieve ambitious goals. She is known for being responsive to all stakeholders and yet willing to make tough decisions and for being a skilled facilitator who can lead multidisciplinary teams to positive outcomes as they grapple with ambiguities and competing values. It is these qualities which has helped her successfully lead organizations through challenging periods and carry out complex real estate development projects.

Linda holds a B.A. from Southwestern University and a M.B.A. from University of Montana. Since moving to the Puget Sound area in 1999, she has volunteered with various nonprofit and community organizations, holding multiple leadership positions. She and her husband raised their daughter and son in the Eastside community and are now enjoying the flexibility associated with having an “empty nest” with their golden doodle puppy named Clayton and beautiful tortoiseshell rescue kitty named Penny.