Linda Parker

President/ceo at Women In Distress

Linda Parker, PhD has a diverse work experience. Linda currently holds the position of President/CEO at Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. which they started in September 2020. In the past, they have worked at William Penn University as an Adjunct Instructor and later as the Director of Retention and Graduate Studies. Linda also served as the Vice-President of the university and was responsible for budget and academic oversight. Additionally, they have experience as a Student Services Coordinator and BA Student Advisor at the university. In 2017, Linda joined Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. as the Director of Victim Services, where they played a crucial role in expanding services. Linda has also worked as a Student Services Coordinator and Advising at William Penn University College for Working Adults, where they were involved in various student support programs and grant acquisition.

Linda Parker, PhD has an education history that includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English/Psychology from Grand View University, which they obtained from 2007 to 2009. Linda continued their education at Walden University, where they earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Psychology from 2012 to 2013. Linda then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology at Walden University, which they completed from 2013 to 2017.

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Fort Lauderdale, United States

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Women In Distress

Women In Distress is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. Our mission is to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education and advocacy.We strive to accomplish this mission through a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter program, individual counseling, support groups and professional trainings which are aimed at educating the community on domestic violence. Our confidential services are offered free of charge to victims of domestic violence no matter their age, gender, race or socio-economic status.