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Linda Ogbah Faas

Linda Ogbah Faas earned her Associates degree in Business management before earnings her Bachelors in communications with a minor in human resources. She studied at University of Maryland University College, where she earned her MBA and MS in Management/HR. She is currently a Doctoral Candidate for her Doctor of Business Administration in Leadership. 

LindaFaas began her education in Louisiana after arriving into the country from Nigeria. She completed high school and immediately joined the local college, McNeese State University. There she studied General studies before she was relocated due to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. In her new state of Missouri, she made the decision to enlist in the United States Navy in order to continue her education, while touring the world. 

As a Sailor, she performed exceptionally well, earning prestigious awards such as two-Navy Marine Achievement Medal. She was selected as Junior Sailor of the quarter, and also selected as Junior Sailor of the year representing her command on a base wide event. She received many other awards and recognitions for outstanding performance including being advanced on merits ahead of her peers. She was elected as president for many extra-curricular associations all while earning her degree.

During her time in the Navy, she started a family, relocated most of her extended family from Nigeria. Her hobbies include traveling, movies, sports, and music. She loves to read and write, and someday hopes to be a published author.