Linda Beard

Linda Beard began working at SOPAC as a volunteer in 2011 and has worked in almost all departments within the organization.

Linda graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Education from Montclair State University.  After teaching in a private school, she turned to the private sector running her own successful business before moving to Florida to manage a top regional sales team, and subsequently earned a PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification.

During her tenure, Linda has organized community events such as Playin’ Around South Orange, and arts education programs such as the School Performance Series, Poetry Out Loud, the music and Ailey Dance residencies for local students, and more. Linda also manages the Herb + Milly Iris Gallery to bring rotating exhibitions and the INSPIRED MINDS: Young Artist Exhibition to the Gallery.

Every day Linda is impassioned by her desire to offer arts programs and opportunities that enhance the cultural life of our community and encourage young people to make arts an active part of their everyday lives.