Linda Lucks is a former inner-city elementary school teacher working in Pacoima, where she was raised. She currently serves as the elected President of the Venice Neighborhood Council. She consults with non-profit organizations on fundraising events. Host of a radio show on LA public radio station, KCRW-FM from 1978-1980, she also worked as a U.S. Senate campaign aide and as a Los Angeles City Council Deputy. During the 2004 elections, she and other activists founded SheVotes.org, an electronic portal to encourage women’s participation in the electoral process. During the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, she served as manager of public relations for the Olympic Torch Relay and directed the post Olympics Job Opportunity Program for employees.
Lucks’ public service includes appointments to the State of CA Health Professions Education Foundation Board of Trustees in 2006, previous service as a member of the Medical Board of California, Board of Dental Examiners, Board of Psychology and the Legal Service Trust Fund Commission of the State Bar of California. She served as the first woman president of the Los Angeles County Beach Commission.
A longtime community activist and 38 year Venice resident, Ms. Lucks served as Chair of the Venice Beach Area Police Advisory Committee and is a founder and co-chair of the annual Venice Garden and Home Tour, which benefits the Neighborhood Youth Association’s Las Doradas Children’s Center. She is a recipient of the annual “Spirit of Venice” award. In 2007 she received a “Women Leader” award from the National Women’s Political Committee (NWPC), Westside chapter.
Linda will be a featured guest on Saturday May 12th 3 – 4 PM.
