Linda Pompa most recently worked as a Business District Specialist, facilitating short and long term improvements to targeted business districts, including administering capital projects and building community support. She has been Associate Program Director for the Waverly Main Street program in Baltimore, MD, and worked as an independent consultant to retailers and small business. She owned and operated her own café and catering business, during which she oversaw renovations to the 100-year-old building in which her retail space was located. She has also held several marketing, customer service, training and editorial positions in public interest journalism. Ms. Pompa holds a Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude from Clark University, and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.