Linda Sahlin

Linda has more than twenty years of experience working with arts institutions, philanthropic organizations, healthcare institutes, and universities on program design, event strategy, stakeholder engagement, and project management. Her work often sits at the intersection of communications, relationships, and execution, helping teams turn complex missions into clear, well-run efforts.

She supports clients through thoughtful planning, facilitation, and delivery of communications and engagement efforts. She brings a steady hand to complex projects, helping keep partners aligned, timelines realistic, and ideas grounded in real-world constraints. She is especially skilled at working across diverse stakeholders and translating nuanced issues into accessible, audience-ready experiences.

Prior to Team Soapbox, Linda has held key roles with mission-driven organizations including Pacific Northwest Ballet and the Seattle Science Foundation, where she led large-scale programs, conferences, and events while supporting fundraising, education, and community engagement goals. Across her career, she has been trusted to manage high-visibility initiatives that require both strategic judgment and meticulous follow-through.

Linda is actively involved in her community, volunteering with arts organizations and youth programs that expand access and build confidence. A self-proclaimed tennis addict, she fills the rest of her free time baking focaccia, hanging out in nature, and singing.