Board & Staff

Brenda Linden is the Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer at The Arc of the South Shore. She first joined the organization in 2014 as Development Director and now oversees all philanthropic initiatives, public relations, and marketing efforts. Brenda works closely with CEO Liz Sandblom to strengthen employee satisfaction initiatives and support Board of Director development. She holds a B.A. in Journalism from Marquette University. She began her career with Reebok International as their U.S. Apparel Public Relations and Marketing Manager. She then shifted to focus in the non-profit sector, which she has now been a part of for more than 30 years. She served as the Director of Marketing and PR for the National Kidney Foundation and then The New England Director for Share Our Strength. Through her work at The Arc, Brenda shows a true passion for helping the individuals that we serve and creating a more inclusive society for all. As a South Shore native, Brenda now lives in Pembroke and enjoys spending summers on the beach.