Linda brings more than 20 years of experience in research administration, finance, higher education, and legal services. Throughout her career at UCSF, she has served as a Program Manager, Assistant Team Manager/Contracts & Grants Officer, and both pre- and post-award analyst, giving her extensive expertise across the full research administration lifecycle.

Over the years, Linda has supported the Department of Psychiatry and the Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute, the Department of Neurology, and the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases. She currently serves the Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery as Contracts & Grants Manager.

In addition to her higher education experience, Linda has a background as a paralegal in the private sector, providing her with valuable expertise in contracts, compliance, regulatory matters, and risk management. Her multidisciplinary experience enables her to navigate complex research administration and contractual issues while supporting investigators and departmental leadership.