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Linda Benthall Zelnik
Site Director, Santiago
Linda Zelnik joined the Office of Global Learning staff in 2010 as site director for the new Santiago, Chile, program. In addition, she coordinates logistics for various travel courses offered by Lipscomb departments. Prior to joining the Lipscomb staff, Zelnik was culture and international trade manager at Advent in Nashville. Zelnik’s other professional experience includes teaching English in China for four years, program management for Shiloh Ministries in New York City and cross-cultural marketing for CNA Life. She earned a BBA in international business from Harding University. Zelnik speaks Mandarin and Spanish and has spent time working with mission efforts in several countries and presently holds a board position with The Living Water Project. She recently married Ian Zelnik and grew up in Maumelle, Ark. Zelnik feels blessed to have spent varying amounts of time in Argentina, Austria, Burma, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Dominican Republic, England, Kenya, Laos, Mexico, Scotland, Thailand, Venezuela and Vietnam. It is hard for her to pick a favorite but considers a run, hike or sipping tea with locals and fellow travelers the best way to experience God’s creation. She may be reached by e-mail at linda.zelnik@lipscomb.edu.