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CDF–Ohio Staff

Linda Bess
Grants Manager & Juvenile Justice Advocate

 

Linda joined CDF-Ohio in March 2005.  After approximately 30 years of administrative and program service, Linda retired from public service with the State of Ohio.  During her tenure with the State of Ohio, Linda worked as the Deputy Director for Child Welfare at the Department of Ohio Job and Family Services.  In addition, she worked as the Deputy Director for Parole for the Courts and Community Services with the Department of Youth Services.

While with Youth Services, Linda also held positions as a Training Administrator, an Institution Superintendent (at both minimum and maximum security institutions), a Business Administrator, and a Personnel Officer. Linda also took on special assignments at the Training Institute of Central Ohio (TICO), the Circleville Youth Center, and the Cuyahoga Hills Youth Center. At CDF-Ohio, Linda serves as a Juvenile Justice Advocate and both the Office and Grants Manager.


 

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