Linda Thomas

Linda Thomas is a seasoned communications professional with extensive leadership experience in digital storytelling and strategic communications. Currently serving as Director of Host Communications at Airbnb, Linda oversees the communications strategy for 5 million hosts worldwide, facilitating product launches and enhancing narrative development. Previous roles include Director of Global Owned Content and Channels at Amazon, where Linda established a multilingual digital storytelling ecosystem, and Director, Editor-in-Chief at Starbucks, focusing on content strategy for digital news channels. Early career highlights include a position as Morning News Host and Digital Journalist at KIRO Radio and business journalism for Reuters News Agency. Linda holds a BA in Broadcast Communications and Business Communications from the University of Northern Iowa and completed the Executive Leadership Certificate Program at Cornell University.