Linda F. Harris
Urban League Employee of the Year
L inda F. Harris is Senior Vice President of Administration and Compliance for the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. She is an accomplished Senior Executive who provides exceptional management and leadership for the administrative and compliance functions of the Urban League. Harris’ strong, solid history of performance in organizational development has rendered her a go-to person in her field. She has successfully combined the components of her incomparable management and interpersonal skill with the expertise gained from her stellar accomplishments to create a platform that is designed to ensure that the Urban League’ s management and senior executives are in compliance with the rules and regulations that relate to more than 27 programs and services.
With over 20 years’ experience in Social Services, Linda has been a key figure at the Urban League. She has brought a wealth of knowledge, skills and understanding to every capacity of the corporation in which she has served. She is indubitably an exceptional woman who is frequently lauded for her uncanny ability to supervise, lead and instruct, while simultaneously providing unparalleled levels of motivation, support, and genuine care and concern for those with whom she works. It has been stated that
Harris knew at an early age that she wanted to work in the social services arena. She quickly developed a special interest in working with children and families. One of the most important aspects of her career has always been making a difference in people’ s lives.
Linda enjoys working with young people. She is constantly creating avenues for growth that foster the establishment and development of their skills and talents that will ultimately benefit our society at large.
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Linda makes every place that she touches a better, brighter, more wonderful place to be. She is so dynamic that she makes coming to work a winsome delight!
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She holds a Master of Social Work Degree from Saint Louis University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Social Welfare from Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a graduate of Focus St. Louis- Leadership St. Louis( LSL), one of the most highly-respected leadership development programs in the nation. Linda is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a Certified Technical Trainer, and a Career Development Facilitator for Workforce Development.
Linda is active in her church and community. She enjoys spending time with her immediate and extended family, practicing Bikram Yoga and teaching Zumba Fitness classes.