Linda Torv, MPH

Linda Torv (she/her), MPH, is an experienced manager in academic research and operations with over 12 years of experience in higher education research and grant administration. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Public Health and her Master of Public Health from Southern Connecticut State University.

Linda currently serves as Program Manager for the Education Collaboratory at Yale within the Yale Child Study Center. In this role, she leads the development of administrative infrastructure for research programs, manages lab operations, and supports a diverse team of full-time staff, trainees, and student workers. She is responsible for coordinating multi-sector partnerships across K-12 schools, universities, and agencies, and plays a key role in budget development, grant reporting, and communication with institutional and foundation stakeholders. Linda also supports belonging initiatives and trainee development within the lab.

Previously, Linda worked as a Program Manager at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, where she managed the center’s research portfolio, facilitated assessment integration, and developed operational systems to scale research and evaluation initiatives.

Before joining Yale, Linda led statewide nutrition, fitness, and gardening initiatives through the University of Connecticut’s Department of Extension, supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Outside of work, Linda enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, two sons, and family dog.