Course Developer
JoAnn Luttman (BS) began her professional career working in
non-profit positions after earning her B.S.in Sociology with a minor in Religion
and Philosophy. She has years of experience
working with addicts, molested children, homeless, MH/MR, sex offenders,
poverty-stricken families, those struggling with major medical disorders,
battered women, those with crisis pregnancies, adult victims of domestic
violence and child abuse, felony offenders, and more. She’s advocated for
animals, the environment, social justice, and the rights of any person who has
been the victim of bigotry, injustice, and cruelty. She believes in changing our own, individual
communities and those around the world.
JoAnn has taken up the flag for victims of female genital mutilation,
human trafficking, those with physical and/or mental disabilities, and
individuals that are mistreated, discounted, ignored, forgotten, and maligned. She’s
managed programs and staff, balancing the needs of the community with the
resources of the organization. JoAnn has
worked in administration, writing and distributing press releases for upcoming
fundraisers and screening and hiring applicants for new positions. She has written grants, been awarded grants,
then administered the grants, reporting back and ensuring compliance. At the
core of every project she undertakes is a belief, a value in the mission of the
program and of the organization itself.
Course Instructor
Linda Zavadil, with a BA and MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, is an accomplished business management professional with over 20 years of experience. Her expertise covers finance, human resources, customer relations, and recruitment, particularly in managing large-scale organizations. Linda has successfully overseen multi-million dollar budgets, mediated personnel issues, and developed comprehensive training and policies for organizational managers and employees. Her skill in harmonizing various business areas—accounting, finance, HR, marketing, sales, and customer service—has been pivotal in boosting company profitability and efficiency. Linda's strategic and holistic approach makes her a distinguished figure in the realm of business management.
