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 .