Linda Candelaria

Linda Candelaria is an experienced professional in the environmental and public utilities sector, currently serving as the Collection System Division Manager at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission since October 2012. Previous roles include Acting Collection System Division Manager and Acting Pretreatment Manager, as well as Supervising Chemist at the same organization. With a history of laboratory leadership, Linda served as Laboratory Supervisor for the City of San Mateo and Novato Sanitary District, and Laboratory Director at Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District. Linda began a career as a Water Quality Analyst with the City of Simi Valley. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge, and dual Bachelor's Degrees in Microbiological Sciences and Immunology and Microbiology from Oregon State University.