Linda Doran is a Project Manager for Grand Challenges Canada, where her main responsibility is to carry out special projects and initiatives, primarily related to the organization’s financial systems and processes. 

Prior to joining Grand Challenges Canada, Linda was a director of application delivery at Travelers Canada, most recently leading an international systems development team.  Her career includes development and management of financial systems in private and public settings, as well offering statistical programming and consulting services.

Linda graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Commerce and has obtained the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.  She studied a program in Assaulted Women’s and Children’s Counselling and Advocacy to supplement her skills and knowledge for her volunteer work.