Linda Newell

A proud resident of Littleton, Colorado, Linda Newell is running for State Senate District 26. Linda has been heavily involved in business and volunteer activities in our community. She is a business consultant with an expertise in human resources, corporate education and workforce development.

In Colorado business, Linda has worked for small and large companies in human resources, human services and telecommunications industries and as a self-employed consultant. At workforce development centers, she was a facilitator for dislocated workers who were laid off and employees new to the workforce. Throughout her career, she has balanced the needs of the unemployed seeking work, employees seeking development and corporations seeking business results.

Linda overcame financial struggles due to the Savings & Loan crisis in the late 80’s and worked her way up to senior director. With her work experience as a corporate citizen and as a self-employed consultant, Linda understands the needs of all the stakeholders in the business community.

In each city Linda has lived, she has been an active and engaged member of the community. Her non-profit work and community involvement have been versatile including supporting activities at her daughters’ schools in Littleton, volunteering for the American Red Cross, the Special Olympics, and the March of Dimes, and serving as the Former Education Foundation Chairperson for a chapter of the American Association of University Women. Linda also served on the Denver Metro Regional Workforce Development Council and participated on the Governor’s Taskforce on Workforce Development.

A single mother and sole provider for her two daughters, Linda is a strong supporter of education and bringing new jobs to our state. With the inching downturn of the economy, the rising fuel costs, and the healthcare crisis in our state, Linda is committed to the issues that affect us all.

Linda is committed to taking personal action and has a zest for life that is contagious. She grew up in Orange County, California, a daughter of a clinical psychologist and a high school teacher. Linda holds a bachelors degree from University of California, Irvine. She is also a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources and Registered Organization Development Professional. She has been a member of the National Business Executives and the Women’s Professional Network.

Most recently, Linda served as Senior Director of Learning and Development at StarTek overseeing employee and organizational development, employee communications and social responsibility.

• Listed in World Who’s Who of Women

• Published in 2000 Notable American Women and Community Leaders of America

• Return presenter at national annual SHRM Conference

• Recipient of over 40 public speaking awards

• Workshop facilitator for Colorado Dislocated Workers and TANF Programs for six years

• Former member of Denver Metro Regional Workforce Development Council and participated on the Governor’s Taskforce on Workforce Development

• Directed a Colorado employer consortium to assist companies in developing career pathing programs in associate recruitment, retention, mentoring and training

• Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, HRCI / SHRM

• Former Education Foundation Chairperson for American Association of University Women

• Appearances on Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS Morning News, Colorado Today and hosted several cable television shows. Producer and on-air talent for “The Danger Zone” on Colorado Talk Radio.

Additional Associations and Volunteerism

American Society of Training and Development, Member

Society for Human Resource Management, Member

The Organizational Development Institute, Member

The Conflict Center, Facilitator and Volunteer

Colorado Council for Self Esteem and Full Esteem Ahead Performer/Facilitator

AXIS Intervention and Training Institute, Volunteer

ARAS Foundation, Facilitator, Representative and Volunteer

American Red Cross, Youth Leadership Conferences and Orange County Disaster Squad

Special Olympics, Multi-year Volunteer

March of Dimes, Live-On-Stage Musical Director

Denver Workforce Initiative, The Piton Foundation

Lakewood Arts Council, Performing Arts Chair

Stalking Rescue, former Board Advisor

American Association of University Women, Board Member and Volunteer

Season for Non-Violence, Volunteer

Drake Beam Morin, Outplacement Trainer and Coach

KBDI Channel 12, Colorado, On-Air Fundraiser

Guest Speaker at Mountain States Employers Council, Training Directors’ Forum

Guest Speaker at Colorado Chapter, ASTD

National Business Executives, Member

National Forensics League, Contestant and Judge

Women’s Professional Network, Member

Political party volunteer leader and coordinator

Via interactive facilitation and learning strategies, Linda’s vision is to inspire people to live in integrity, accountability and vision.