Linda Hayen

Together with children’s book author Nancy Loewen, Linda Hayen created THE EVERYBODY CLUB, a picture book that celebrates belonging and togetherness. It was inspired by her late daughter, Carissa.

Linda loves stories and plays and connecting with people. She has an MS in Community Health Education from the University of Illinois and worked with seniors in the healthcare field for many years. Her other passion is community theater, and you may see her onstage or behind the scenes at various locations around the Twin Cities. She has led and participated in numerous support groups and believes strongly in including everyone, always. Her two living children, Phillip and Todd, are proud members of the Everybody Club. This is her first experience in collaborating on a children’s book and it has been wonderful in every way.