Linda has the distinction of being GSA’s first employee and has served children and families for 22 years. Linda has a medical assistant degree, emergency medical technician training, and 10 years of experience as an emergency room technician. Linda provided foster care and daycare for special needs children for 16 years, and served as a resource parent for Early Start families. She has attended countless conferences and seminars as well as numerous college-level courses to become more skilled in providing services to children. She is currently a primary service provider as well as the program manager for Inyo County clients. Her unique experiences and education allow GSA to provide outstanding services to our medically fragile infants. Linda says “I love my job with GSA. I thrive on the interaction with children and families; watching development progress and supporting family involvement. I have made friends for life.”