“It was in this moment of great frustration for my son that Linda became a resource. From my first conversation with Linda I was impressed by her comfort, experience and enthusiasm for working with people with ‘differences’, whatever they may be.”

“Linda Borden worked with our daughter over a period of about 12 months. Linda was very skilled in working with her to identify areas of need so that she felt invested in the process. Their goals for their work together included proactively focusing on wellness and academics and helping her set boundaries for herself.”

“Linda is unfailingly empathetic and always available. She also provided regular status updates by email and phone. We loved working with her and I recommend her without reservation. She also was in touch with my daughter’s tutor and advisor to make sure she stayed on track with her courses and work load.”

“Linda is one of the most exceptional colleagues I have had the pleasure to work with throughout my time in higher education. Her dedication to student success—both in the class and outside its walls—is peerless, With her dynamic blend of kindness, passion, and intellect, Linda's aptitude for building close relationships with students from a wide variety of backgrounds and learning styles has fostered years of successful programming that both faculty and students alike have benefited.

When I felt as if a student was not managing his or her time well, Linda was there to help. When I felt as though a student might be experiencing trouble outside the classroom in his or her private life, be it on campus or at home, Linda was there. But more importantly—and what often goes unrecognized—are the countless number of times students arrived at class fully prepared for discussion and confident in his or her self because of Linda's preventative intervention early on.”

“Linda is a superb leader and thought partner. Linda is committed to positively impacting educational outcomes for historically marginalized students along the continuum of grades, but especially at the higher education level, supporting transitions both to and through college. Linda’s experiences as a social worker who has already worked in various education settings, combined with a Master’s in Education, provides a unique combination of service to the field, at a time when looking holistically at the range of student needs is more important than ever.”