Linda is a native New Orleanian. She attended St. James Major High School, graduating as valedictorian in 1987. She holds a Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, in accounting from the University of New Orleans. She is a certified public accountant, and has been employed by the firm Winston & Poole, CPA's (PC) since 1992.

Linda joined the Fitness Connection as a client in April, 2001. At the time her body composition consisted of 38.8% body fat at 121 lbs. She began her "turn around" by tracking her eating habits in a food journal every day, attending Spinning (classes twice a week, attending circuit weight training classes three times a week, and doing additional cardio on her own in Fitness Connection's cardio theatre. Within 12 weeks, her body fat percentage dropped to 21.1%. As of October, 2002, she weighs 113lbs, of which approximately 14% is body fat.

Linda believes that when she finds a life-changing truth, she must go out and share it with as many people as possible. She feels this way about Spinning (,and decided that becoming an instructor would be the best way to share her enthusiasm. She holds One-Star Status Spinning (Instructor Certification with Mad Dogg Athletics. She also holds the title "The Spin Nazi" from the trainers at Fitness Connection, due in part to her long, determined hours of training on a Johnny G Spinner and her tenacious hill climbing. She currently teaches Spinning (classes at the Fitness Connection three times a week.

Quotation from "The Spin Nazi": "Spinning (is good for you in so many ways other than just cardio and fat burning. The mind-body connection that you achieve while riding is something that can benefit you during long hours in the office, at a stressful meeting, or at home with the kids. Spinning is good for both the body and the soul. Come join me, and try it!"