Linda Oldford spent 35 years in a career with the Federal Government (Service Canada). During that time, she was a union activist and held many elected positions, including three terms as the Public Service Alliance of Canada’s Director for Women NL. She is First Vice-President of the Newfoundland and Labrador 50+ Federation and chairs the 50+ Club in Burnside. She serves on several advisory boards, which include the Town of Gander Seniors Board, the Central Wellness Board, the Aging Research Centre NL and Safer Meds NL, and is one of two community members of Health Accord NL. She serves as a member of the Burnside Community Association, the Anglican Church Women and St Alban’s Vestry. She has a keen interest and involvement in Indigenous culture and is a member of First Light Newfoundland and Labrador. She is also a member of Time in the Hall Square Dancers on the Eastport Peninsula.