Linda Reinstein, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Linda Reinstein

Asbestos disease awareness advocate

Date of Birth: 28-Dec-1955

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Profession: activist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Linda Reinstein (December 28, 1955, San Diego, California) is the co-founder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), a nonprofit focused on asbestos awareness and preventing related diseases through education, advocacy, and community efforts.She became an activist after her husband, Alan, was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2003.
In 2004, she and Doug Larkin founded ADAO to reach out to those who have been affected by asbestos-related disease.
Now serving as President and CEO, Reinstein has focused the power of the social networks to unite those affected by asbestos-related disease, and those fighting for a ban on asbestos in the U.S.
and around the world.
Since 2004, Reinstein has been a strong political voice for justice in every major asbestos-related issue.
She has frequently served as a U.S.
Congressional witness and has also presented testimony and educational briefings to lawmakers and staffers.