Linda Alexander | Executive. Changemaker. Transformational Speaker.

LEADING WITH PURPOSE

Linda Little Welcomes you to Our Website

Meet Linda Little, a pioneer in integrated healthcare with an unwavering commitment to advancing health equity for vulnerable populations.

Learn More

Leading with purpose. Building systems that heal communities.

Linda Little, BSN, MBA, RN, CCM, is a visionary healthcare executive and systems thinker with nearly three decades of experience advancing equitable, community-anchored health and human services. As President & CEO of the Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO), she has led large-scale transformation across healthcare, housing, and behavioral health systems—demonstrating how integrated, mission-driven models can deliver measurable outcomes and lasting community impact. Her leadership and results have earned national and regional recognition, including being named a 2024 Crain’s Health Care Hero and one of Crain’s Detroit Business’s 100 Most Influential Women in Michigan in 2023.

About Linda Little

// Why Choose us

Linda Little’s leadership over the last decade is defined by results.

Over the past decade, Linda Little has led measurable, mission-driven transformation—strengthening financial performance, stabilizing operations, and delivering integrated solutions that expand access to care.

Scaled annual operating revenue to $30M, up from $18M

Through disciplined financial leadership and strategic growth initiatives, Linda strengthened revenue streams while maintaining mission integrity—positioning the organization for long-term sustainability.

Stabilized a legacy nonprofit, overcoming deficits and cash constraints

Linda led a rapid operational turnaround, restoring financial stability, improving cash flow, and building the foundation for responsible growth after years of fiscal uncertainty.

Helped develop a $30M housing campus, integrating care and medical respite

Linda played a key role in advancing an innovative, integrated campus model that connects housing, healthcare, and medical respite services to address homelessness holistically.

Led $13M in COVID-19 fundraising, expanding emergency services and access

During the height of the pandemic, Linda mobilized resources and partnerships to secure critical funding—ensuring continuity of care and expanded access during a time of crisis.

// A blueprint for integrated care, built in Detroit, recognized nationally.

Recognition & national attention

Linda’s leadership has been recognized through honors including Crain’s Health Care Hero (2024) and Crain’s Detroit Business 100 Most Influential Women in Michigan (2023), with NSO’s work featured nationally in Forbes and Fortune.