Linda Procci, PhD, RN

Biography

Linda Procci had 39 years of progressive leadership and management experience in complex, academic, tertiary, and integrated healthcare organizations. She retired in 2013 after 17 years as Vice President of Service Line Operations at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Prior to that position, she served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, Director of Training in Nursing as the University Affiliated Program at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, and Clinical Nurse Specialist at Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center.

Linda is an alumna of the School of Nursing (BS’72, MS’74) and earned a PhD in Education from the University of Southern California (1986). Linda led the School of Nursing’s capital campaign for Signe Skott Cooper Hall.  Linda is a member of the Nurses Alumni Organization Board of Directors and the Board of Visitors for the School of Nursing.  She is also a past board member of the Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association, Wisconsin School of Business Board of Advisors, and the Wisconsin Alumni Association LA Chapter.   She currently serves on the University League Board and the Waisman Center Board.