Linda Strelluf has been engaged in the study and practice of oral and written communication for more than twenty-five years.  Following this passion, she received a BA in Speech from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and earned a Master's degree in both Film and Literature from Baker University.
 
Currently, she is an assistant professor in the communication department at Avila University in Kansas City.  She teaches a variety of classes including communication fundamentals, public relations, corporate communication, film studies, American pop culture, mass media and society and promotional writing. She works with “real world" clients to give students the opportunity to practice the high standard that professionals expect in the workplace.  Her students have worked with the WW I. national museum, the Kansas City Toy and Miniature Museum, and a variety of retail and health related organizations, winning numerous awards for their work. Strelluf is also the faculty advisor for the campus chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/AU).
 
Before coming to Avila, she was employed as a company agent for Starlight Theatre, worked on promotions for a national theatre chain, lectured on how to overcome audience anxiety and conducted seminars on how to access creativity. In 1986, Strelluf founded a small company and in 1998, affiliated with Country Sampler Group.

Linda Strelluf has been elected by the national membership to the Association for Women in Communication (AWC) Board of Directors. She is also Vice-Chairman of AWC's Clarion Award's Committee and has been a judge for the past four years. As Board Student Liaison she works with 36 AWC college chapters across the United States. Additionally, she serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Executive Committee and as a member of the Advisory Board for St Joseph Institute for the Deaf–Kansas City. She is also a member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). In all aspects of her life she is continues to explore her fascination with communication.

Educational Philosophy:
Knowledge is power and I see myself as a conduit. Effective communication is essential if a student is to become successful. I make every attempt to energize my students about learning new theories and techniques that will enrich them both professionally and personally.