Linda Oberhaus

Linda Oberhaus has served as CEO of The Shelter for Abused Women & Children since 2007. She has more than 30 years of professional experience in the human services field and previously served as the Executive Director for The Spring of Tampa Bay, a certified domestic violence center in Tampa, Florida.

Linda earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of South Florida and has completed executive education programs from Harvard Kennedy and Harvard Business schools. She is a graduate of Leadership Florida, Leadership Hillsborough and Leadership Collier.

Linda previously served as a board member of the President’s Family Justice Center Initiative, the Harrell Center for the Study of Family Violence, and served on the Florida Bar 20^th Judicial Grievance Committee.

Linda volunteers her time to serve as a State-certified auxiliary deputy with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. As an auxiliary deputy, she has responded to hundreds of calls while on patrol. Her experience and knowledge of domestic violence and human trafficking make her a valuable asset to the Sheriff’s Office and many survivors have found their way to safety and assistance at The Shelter as a result of her service on patrol.

Linda has received numerous awards for her efforts including the Outstanding Community Leadership Award from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, was named Person of the Year by the Naples Daily News, and was named a 2018 Leading Lady by Naples Illustrated.

The mother of a son and daughter, Linda is also a health conscious individual who enjoys early morning workouts, preparing vegan meals, and taking time to enjoy her family and friends. “Happy, healthy, whole” is the motto by which she lives and works.