A native of Massachusetts and a graduate of Bates College with a major in English, Linda Griffin worked to establish development offices first at Wilbraham Academy and later at the Harley School prior to joining Browning Associates. An active volunteer, she has chaired stewardship, nominating, and search committees for her church, where she has also served as president. She has helped to raise annual funds for her daughter's college and for local organizations in which she believes strongly. She lives in Montclair, New Jersey, and Weekapaug, Rhode Island.