Rev. Linda Freeman, a Lead Change Instigator, began her career as an environmental engineer with the U.S. Department of Energy in 1986 after completing her M.S. in Environmental Engineering at Stanford University (Palo Alto, California) and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, Michigan). Linda received an Executive Certificate in Juvenile Justice Reform and Child Welfare, Georgetown University Public Policy Institute, Georgetown University in January 2011. Since 1999, Linda has been the Executive Director of the Peacemaker Family Center (PFC) at Trinity Church in Miami Gardens, Florida. In December 2014, Peacemakers Family Center was awarded the “Champions of Service” Award by Florida Governor Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida (AmeriCorps).

Linda wrote her first book <em>Thrive!</em> based on her personal struggles and victories, while juggling her roles as an engineer, wife, mom, ordained minister, mentor, community organizer, and program developer.

Her second book, <em>Inspired for Greater Things</em>, was released in April 2014. Linda is donating 100% of the proceeds to help The "Cambodian Care" program.

In addition to her work as a pastor and author, Linda also volunteers with His House Children’s Home in Miami, mentoring and encouraging young people to thrive, no matter what their circumstances.

She and her husband, David, make their home in South Florida, and enjoy life with their son and daughter, daughter-in-law, grandson, and niece.