Linda BRENDEN

Born and raised in Southern California, she has been working with foreign exchange students for over 35 years—it is her passion. People come in different shapes and sizes, with different customs and cultures; no two are alike, which is why she loves this program so much. Her grandmother grew up in a time when learning multiple languages was common—she spoke seven different languages. Her family spoke three languages at home: English, Spanish, and French. Maybe this is why she loves this program so much. Her children grew up with international “siblings,” and they loved every minute of it.