Linley Beckbridge

Linley Beckbridge has extensive work experience in various roles related to communications and advocacy. They have worked as the Director of Communications and Advocacy at Doorways since May 2015. Prior to that, they served as the Communications Manager at Rebuilding Together from 2013 to 2015 and as the Community Relations Coordinator at Richmond SPCA from 2011 to 2013. In addition, they worked as an e-Philanthropy and Development Summer Intern at the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission in 2010. They also have experience as a Summer Intern at the City of Richmond, Virginia's Office of Multicultural Affairs and at the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities in 2009.

Linley Beckbridge's education history is as follows:

From 2003 to 2007, Linley attended the Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts and Technology, where they obtained an Advanced Diploma with a focus on Literary Arts.

From 2005 to 2007, Linley pursued dual enrollment at both John Tyler Community College and Richard Bland College of William & Mary. During this period, they studied English, History, Government, and Politics.

From 2007 to 2011, Linley attended Mount Holyoke College, where they earned a B.A. cum laude with High Honors. Their degree was in International Relations, with a concentration in Human Rights and Spanish.

In 2010, Linley participated in a program called the School for International Training, focusing on Social Movements, Human Rights, and Spanish.

Also in 2010, they attended the University of Buenos Aires, immersing themselves in the study of Spanish and specifically Castellano Rioplatense.

Additionally, Linley obtained a certification as a Certified Diversity and Belonging Facilitator from Veritas Culture in April 2021.