LINDA DENTON Senior Vice President, People Services Young & Rubicam Brands, Southern California

Linda is a seasoned people professional and has held senior executive positions in industries such as advertising, marketing communications, finance, technology and demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit, she also established and managed her own consulting firm.

Linda is committed to community involvement and has served on the Board of Canyon Acres Children's Services, most recently as President of the Board. Additionally, Linda actively participates on numerous Human Resources and Leadership advisory councils, including Chapman University and UC Irvine Extension where she has been a career coach, instructor and business speaker.

Linda has spent over ten years coaching adults in career development and job transition. She is an innovative and creative collaborator, has an extensive network throughout the local business community, and is skilled in the use of self-awareness assessments.

Linda holds a graduate degree in Human Resources & Organization Development from the University of San Francisco. She has been a member of the Professional Coaches and Mentors Association for more than four years and is a Certified Professional Coach with New Ventures West.