1. VITA
Linda S. Spence, MSW
EDUCATION:
Penn Valley Community College Fall 1975 – Summer 1977
Bachelor of Art Philosophy University of Missouri-K.C. Spring 2011 – Winter 2011
Master of Social Work University of Missouri-K.C. Fall 2012 – Spring 2014
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Life Transformation Coach (case management) Connections to Success September
2014 to September 2015
 Provide direct services to female and male clients with justice involved histories, make a
successful return to the community with appropriate life and work skills for their future
 Perform case management duties (e.g.) recording case notes, making resource referrals,
conducting follow-up contacts with clients on progress and stability
Program Developer/Principal Investigator; Children’s Mercy Hospital / University of Missouri
January 1995 to September 2002
 Developed a child-centered Trauma Informed intervention program to identify children at
risk for developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as the result of witnessing
violence
 Trained community-based professionals and para-professionals in Crisis Management
and Intervention techniques
NON-REFEREED PUBS:
Report to the Department of Health Services Administration 1998
Report to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration 2001

2. PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINARS:
Grand Rounds Children’s Mercy Hospital 1998 - 2000
Crisis Management Training Seminars 1996 – 2002
Partnership for Children Seminar 2001
GRANTS AND RESEARCH:
$300,000 1998-2001 U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Maternal and Child
Health Bureau Program Director/Principal Investigator
$5,000 1998-2000 Missouri Dept. of Public Safety Victims of Crime Act
Program Director
$3,000 1997-2002 Jackson County Mental Health Services Children and Families
Grant Fund Program Director
$888,000 2001- 2003 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration National
Child Traumatic Stress Network Program Director/Principal Investigator
Recognitions
December 2001 Niles Home for Children “Kwanzaa NIA Award”
September 1999 International Critical Incident Stress Foundation “Trained Trainor”
education
April 2001 Partnership for Children’s Summit on Children and Youth
May 1999 Attorney General Washington, D.C. “Child Abduction Murder
Investigation” training
May 2000 Jackson County COMBAT “Community Mother Award”
February 1998 ATSS Conference “Responding to Trauma and Victimization”
August 2001 USDA Training and Service Appreciation Award

3. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
February 2014 - Current President; “Westridge Homes Association”
August 1998 - 2000 Past President; “Blue Hills Neighborhood Association”
Past President; “E.N.O.U.G.H.” (End Needless or Unnecessary Gun Hazards)
2000 – 2002 President; “Million Mom March” – Kansas City Chapter
February 1998 Founding Board Member; “Solace House” grief services
1998 -2000 Board Member; “Domestic Violence Network”
1996 -2001 Member; Critical Incident Stress Management Foundation
2012 – 2014 Member; National Association of Social Workers (NASW)