Linda Wagener
About Linda Wagener
Linda Wagener is the Chief Culture Officer at Blink, Senior Consulting Psychologist at Headington Institute, and Founder and Senior Partner at Marigold Associates, with over 35 years of experience in organizational leadership and psychology.
Title
Linda Wagener serves as the Chief Culture Officer at Blink, where she has worked since 2018. Additionally, she holds key roles at Headington Institute as a Senior Consulting Psychologist and at Marigold Associates as Founder and Senior Partner.
Education and Expertise
Linda Wagener achieved her Ph.D. in Psychology from Clark University, completing her studies from 1977 to 1982. She has developed significant expertise in mental functioning in hostile and extreme environments. Her professional focus includes creating positive work climates in humanitarian organizations, addressing unseen obstacles in workplace systems, and aligning organizational processes with human nature.
Background in Psychology
Linda Wagener dedicated 25 years to academia as an Associate Dean at Fuller Theological Seminary, specifically within the School of Psychology. During her tenure from 1995 to 2009, she committed to advancing psychological education and practice. She transitioned from academia to co-found Marigold Associates, a consultancy that aims to improve organizational culture and leadership dynamics.
Professional Achievements
With over 35 years of experience, Linda Wagener has made substantial contributions to organizational leadership, consultation, training, and research. Her work focuses on the areas of organizational culture, leadership, and team dynamics. Linda is also the executive producer of the documentary 'Once There Was a War,' which explores the resilience of young people in conflict zones like Bosnia, Central Asia, and Iraq.
Consulting Work
At Headington Institute, Linda Wagener provides training and counseling on resilience and trauma to international aid workers operating in fragile and hostile contexts. She leverages her background in psychology and systems analysis to identify and mitigate challenges that impact performance and well-being in extreme environments.