Linda Wright

Linda Wright (she/her) joined Columbia Health in 2024 as an Intake Specialist with Sexual Violence Response (SVR). As an Intake Specialist, she is the initial point of contact for survivors seeking support from Sexual Violence Response for direct services. She helps manage the intake flow of clients and streamlines the support process, ranging from providing immediate crisis assistance/intervention, assigning survivors to Survivor Advocates for longer-term support, to recommending other Columbia Health resources if that is what is needed. Linda assists with triage, scheduling client appointments, facilitates service and safety planning, connects clients to on- and off-campus resources/partners, assists survivors with filing claims (victim compensation, online orders of protection, etc.), and provides information, referrals, and advocacy.

Before joining Columbia, Linda retired from New York City Transit (NYCT) where she served as an Employee Assistance Professional (EAP) and Acting EAP Manager. In her role as an EAP, Linda provided comprehensive case management services, addressing mental health, domestic violence, and various life issues. She ensured compliance with NYCT drug and alcohol assessments and federal regulations while maintaining meticulous case records. As Acting EAP Manager, she supervised the daily operations, coordinated with providers, and led multidisciplinary team meetings. Linda organized domestic violence symposiums, and health fairs, and supported special projects like Safe Talk and Mental Health First Aid. Her extensive experience includes direct services to vulnerable communities, with roles in residential and outpatient treatment programs, shelters, correctional facilities, and various industries.

Linda enjoys dancing, exercising, spa treatments, and traveling. Linda loves, learning, laughing, and enjoying life. 

Education:

  • M.S.W., Social Work Administration, Columbia University
  • B.A., City College
  • Columbia Business School, Institute for Not-for-Profit Management

Professional Experience:

  • Employee Assistance Professional (EAP), NYC Transit
  • Acting EAP Manager, NYC Transit
  • Senior management positions in residential, outpatient treatment programs, shelters, correctional facilities, and not-for-profit and private industries

Certifications and Licensure:

  • Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (Master Level)
  • Worldwide Substance Abuse Professional Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Certified Train the Trainer Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
  • US Department of Health and Human Services Certified Trainer of Safe Talk (Suicide Prevention)

Languages Spoken:

  • English