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Soroptimist Linda Richardson Aims to Boost Fortunes of All Women

Prime Poway Woman No. 18 considers her three children her biggest accomplishment.

Linda Richardson has dedicated her life to ensuring all women are given the opportunities they deserve.

Richardson, who has lived in Poway since 1989, is a longtime member of Soroptimists International. The organization provides transitional housing to battered women.

But the Prime Poway Woman who works as an IT manager in the construction industry says her biggest accomplishment is her three children.

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“They are upstanding, kind-hearted adults and I’m very proud of them,” said Richardson, who looks up to her colleagues in Soroptimists.

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“A time to honor those courageous women in the past that have made our freedoms possible today.”

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