Speakers

Meet the 2026 speakers for the Women in Leadership Conference.

Linda McKown

Executive Consultant
BIO

Linda McKown is a passionate and collaborative change leader who specializes in building and strengthening high-performing teams grounded in a foundation of trust. 

She believes that fostering trust among individuals, corporate leaders, and departments is essential to achieving business objectives across diverse organizations, and she has made a lasting impact in both for-profit and nonprofit environments by cultivating cultures rooted in Stephen M.R. Covey’s Speed of Trust principles and facilitations. 

With more than 15 years of experience in executive consulting, talent development, succession planning, compliance, and organizational design, Linda is recognized for her ability to drive meaningful organizational growth through trust-based leadership. 

In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, volunteering with Special Olympics and other community initiatives, and making memories with her beloved dog, Vesper.