“Only when diverse perspectives are included, respected, and valued can we start to get a full picture of the world.” Brené Brown

Linda Abbott’s areas of expertise include behavioral intervention teams, college mental health, case management, and victim advocacy. Abbott has over 15 years of experience in a variety of roles, including administration and student support.

Abbott has held various roles at both large state and small private institutions. Most recently, she served as Assistant Dean for Health and Wellness at Eckerd College, where she had administrative oversight of counseling, case management, advocacy, and health services. Prior to her role as Assistant Dean, she served as Executive Director of Outreach, Counseling, and Health Services and Director of Outreach Services, where she chaired the Intervention Team. Abbott is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi, and has treated individuals and couples in private practice.

Prior to her tenure at Eckerd College, Abbott served as the inaugural Violence Prevention Coordinator at the University of Mississippi, where she developed and implemented the university’s first violence prevention program and launched a campus-wide violence prevention initiative. She also served as a Counselor-in-Residence at the University of Arkansas, working in a hybrid counseling/residence life position. Abbott holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Mississippi and a M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University.

Abbott is a lifelong Ole Miss Rebel fan and lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with her partner and their cat, Luna.