Linda Que, Legal Systems Advocacy Program Manager

Fifteen years ago, Linda Que had just graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in collaborative health and human services with a concentration in social work when she learned about Center for Domestic Peace (C4DP). The coursework she studied was a combination of public health, public safety, social work, and nonprofit management. C4DP seemed like the perfect fit, so she took the 40-hour training and started volunteering on the hotline. From there, she was invited to volunteer for C4DP’s Legal Services Advocacy Program, where she finds her home today as its Program Manager.

Through her tenure, she has learned a great deal about the legal system, how to provide trauma-informed advocacy, and empower survivors. The uniqueness of each case and how dynamic they are make her work very fulfilling and keep her engaged and growing as she guides and informs survivors of their rights and options and empowers them.

In her role as a manager, sharing all she has learned is by far the most fulfilling. Being able to consult daily with a team of advocates, watch them grow, and assist participants efficiently with professionalism is where she feels most successful.

When asked what she loves about the job, Linda says, “Not a single day is the same. Every case we see is unique, and it allows me to be constantly looking for solutions. The best part is when there is a positive outcome for a survivor, and it brings them closer to being free of domestic violence.”

Linda explains her reason for staying as long as she has: “C4DP is where I started my career in the domestic violence field and where I learned to love the legal systems and how to assist survivors navigate them. I can’t see myself doing that anywhere else. I stay because of C4DP’s culture. It is the best-case scenario when you can work with like-minded individuals who truly care and are invested in our mission.”

Outside of C4DP Linda enjoys spending time with her 2 children and husband. They love going on adventures together, exploring new places, and eating good food. She also enjoys a good book or puzzle. And at the end of a long day, she looks forward to going home to have dinner with her family.