Linda Stanger, executive director of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta, holds a baccalaureate degree in nursing and a master’s degree in administration. Linda has a strong background in senior health-care administration in both rural and urban settings and in both the public and private sectors. Linda is considered a dynamic leader by her colleagues and is recognized for her strong commitment to collaborative practice and for consistent promotion of the licensed practical nurse as a vital and valued member of the inter professional health-care team.