Linda joined the National Council on Problem Gambling in October 2004. Prior to the national council, she worked for the American Red Cross in Washington, DC in the Biomedical Services department. In her spare time she works with mentally retarded adults by aiding them in living independent lives. As the program manager, Linda oversees major NCPG projects such as the Helpline Network (800.522.4700), National Problem Gambling Awareness Week, the annual Conference on the Prevention, Research and Treatment of Problem Gambling. She also administers National Certified Gambling Counselor (NCGC) program.