Linda Sklar

Dr. Linda Sklar is the new board president starting July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023. Sklar replaces outgoing board president Patrick Mackie. As a speech pathologist and past director of the Early Childhood Program through the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Sklar has spent her career working to improve the lives of children.

A board member since December of 2009, Sklar’s involvement with the agency included serving on board development and transitioning to new Chief Executive Officer Joe French in 2015. She said this about being a C&A board member, She is supporting the wonderful clinicians and the vital work they do with the children and families. In today’s world, and especially after the pandemic, the services C&A provides is vital to producing healthy, productive adults.

In addition to being on the board of C&A, Sklar’s community involvement includes Quota International of Canton, Shaaray Torah Synagogue, Jewish Family Services Board and Landmark Professional Growth and Training. Sklar earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Kent State University and her Ed. D in educational leadership from the University of Akron