Name: Linda Booth

Job title: Director of Business Operations

Years at Make-A-Wish: 3+ Years

Work anniversary date: June 18, 2018

What’s a typical day look like for you? With many areas of responsibility, this can vary day to day. To start my day, I add to the existing list and prioritize accordingly – whether it is data services related, IT, building, data migration, or operations focused.

Favorite part of your job: Helping others in the organization. Love working behind the scenes to provide support where needed so others can be successful in their job.

A memorable wish experience: one of my first wishes – Mia. Mia was 9 years old, non-verbal and lived very humbly with her mom. I went to their home several times to truly get the essence of her wish. Mia was a happy young girl with always a smile on her face. She was very, very active. We provided stimulus-related toys during our visits. Her birthday was coming up, and she had never had a birthday party. One of her favorite things to do was go to Pump It Up near her home. I worked with the manager, and the entire party was donated for this wish. I believe there were 20+ people invited with Mia arriving in a limousine with her mom as the guests greeted them at Pump It up. Mia’s mom was so touched and grateful that Make-A-Wish provided Mia with her first birthday party. The pure joy on Mia’s and her mom’s face is something I will cherish forever.

Hobbies: Travelling, Dining with Friends & Family, Reading, Hiking

Favorite appetizer: Caviar

Something people might not know about you: I love to vacation alone sometimes – mountains, beach, resorts, etc.