Emily Linaman
Emily is passionate about advocating for the needs of urban youth and their families and serves as MatchBridge’s Executive Director. Before earning her Masters Degree in Social Work from San Francisco State University, Emily served a one-year term as a Jesuit Volunteer in The Bronx, New York; where she designed programs and activities for homeless, mentally ill and dual-diagnosed residents living in a supportive housing complex in New York City.
Ms. Linaman has ten years’ professional experience providing clinical and case management services to youth and families, as well as experience in fund-development, program design and volunteer management. Emily was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and enjoys singing, running, yoga and spending time with her loved-ones.