Linda Patterson

Linda A. Patterson is an executive-level leader with 25+ years of experience in IT and Healthcare, formerly serving as CIO for a small community hospital. Linda is the Director of Technology Training for GenSpark, which trains underserved, early career professionals and places them with top organizations. She holds a BS degree in Computer Information Systems and an MBA. Linda also serves as co-sponsor for the Women's Employee Resource Group and hosts professional development sessions to help empower women. Linda is a member of the IT Senior Management Forum, the National Black MBA Association (Atlanta Chapter), Women in Technology, and the WomenTech Network. She is the author of four self-help books, a wife, and mother. Linda and her husband, Victor, reside in metropolitan Atlanta, GA.