Background
McMahon, Linda Sorrell was born on September 8, 1946 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Russell and Valeria Sorrell.
McMahon, Linda Sorrell was born on September 8, 1946 in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Russell and Valeria Sorrell.
Bachelor, College William and Mary, 1968.
Secretary National Endowment of the Humanities, Washington, 1968—1969. Legal secretary Williams, Eklund & Brown, Washington, 1969—1970. Legislation assistant United States Congressman William L. Dickinson, 1970—1978.
Associate director United States Chamber of Commerce, 1978—1979. Professional staff member United States Senate Committee Finance, 1979—1981. Associate commissioner family assistance Social Security Administration, United States Department Health and Human Services, 1981—1983.
Director California Department Social Services, Sacramento, since 1983. Subcommittee chairman Commission Child Support Development and Enforcement, Sacramento, 1983—1984. Member Life Care Contracts Advisory Board, Sacramento, 1983—1984.
California member Governor's Task Force Child Abuse Prevention, 1984—1986, Governor's Committee Employment of Handicapped, since 1983. Member Governor's Task Force Child Care, 1984—1985, Republican Women's Forum, Washington, 1982—1983.
Member of Capitol Network, Sacramento Urban League, American Society Professional & Executive Women, American Public Welfare Association.