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Linda Warren, Vice Chair of the Winter Park Institute and Former Executive Vice President of Marketing and Brand Management for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

Currently serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Winter Park Institute, Linda Warren brings nearly 40 years of executive leadership experience with The Walt Disney Company, where she held numerous senior roles, including EVP of Marketing for Walt Disney World, SVP of EPCOT—the first woman to lead a Disney theme park—and EVP of Products and Services for Disney Parks and Resorts. Recognized for her expertise in marketing, brand strategy, innovation, and leadership, she also served as Chief Marketing Officer for Talisker Mountain Inc./Canyons Resort in Utah.

Following a distinguished corporate career, she pursued a second bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, graduating in 2024, and founded Modern Moon Designs. Her professional journey reflects a lifelong passion for creativity, strategic thinking, and creating meaningful experiences that enrich lives and communities.

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