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Kristin Linklater Voice Foundation

The Kristin Linklater Voice Foundation is the central home for the international community of Designated Linklater Teachers and its supporters.

The KLVF is a member-run association registered as a 501c3 Not for Profit in the State New York in the United States of America.

Our work is to uphold the legacy of Kristin Linklater and Linklater Voice™ by:

  • supporting our community of 300+ Designated Linklater Teachers and supporters through professional exchange, training, development, mentoring and resources

  • evolving the Linklater Voice™ pedagogy through research and practice

  • supporting the continuation of Linklater Voice™ teacher training, and

  • creating sustainable financial health by raising private and public funds in service of the KLVF mission and community.

  • The Kristin Linklater Voice Foundation (KLVF) is recognized as the central home for the international community of Designated Linklater Teachers (DLTs) and supporters.

  • Under this stewardship, KLVF will uphold and ensure the quality of Linklater Voice™ by providing:

    1. Transparent Governance

    A representative structure to lead KLVF and its community with efficient communications about vision, strategy and activities.

    2. Community Engagement

    A valuable membership experience through a centralised hub for online and in-person professional exchange and development, ongoing training, intergenerational mentorship, accessible resources, and a living archive.

    3. Brand Integrity & Growth

    Assuring that Linklater Voice™ is recognized across the world as one of the leading methodologies for the training of the spoken voice through legal advocacy and promotion.

    4. Pedagogical Evolution through Research and Practice

    While respecting the fundamental Linklater methodology, KLVF facilitates its evolution to reflect scientific advancement, and global cultural nuances, including race, heritage, language, gender and geography. 

    5. Teacher Training Frameworks

    Through effective administration, sound financial management and thoughtful pedagogical oversight, KLVF supports the training of new teachers and grants designations across cultures and languages.

    6. Fiduciary Responsibility

    KLVF is accountable to its members and endeavors to create sustainable financial health by raising private and public funds in service of its mission and community. 

  • • Community

    • Respect

    • Integrity

  • Read the Bylaws here: KRISTIN LINKLATER VOICE FOUNDATION, INC. BYLAWS 

The KLVF Board

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    Antonio Ocampo Guzman

    KLVF President

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    Lucy Cornell

    KLVF Vice-President
    Brand Integrity Team Liaison

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    Tom Giordano

    KLVF Secretary
    Elections Committee Lead

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    Robert Serrell

    KLVF Treasurer
    Fiduciary Responsibility Team Lead

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    Melissa Healey

    KLVF Director
    Pedagogy Research and Evolution Team Liaison

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    Michael Petermann

    KLVF Director
    Community Engagement Team Liaison

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    Keely Eastley

    KLVF Director
    Teacher Training Team Liaison

KLVF Teams

  • Governance

    Strategy

    Implementation

  • Budgets

    Fundraising

    Development

  • Teacher Directory

    Archives

    Events

  • Pre/Post Designations

    Teaching Oversight Committee

  • Pedagogy

    CPDs

    Equity & Social Justice

  • Global IP

    Trademarks

    Website

  • Elections

Contact KLVF
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