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Linda Reinstein (b. December 28, 1955, San Diego, CA) is the co-founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization. Since the diagnosis of her husband Allan Reinstein from mesothelioma in 2003, she has become a leading global anti-asbestos activist. Reinstein is also primarily responsible for organizing the Asbestos Awareness Conference, an annual international scientific, medical and patient conference now in its 9th year.

Background
Ms. Reinstein was born in San Diego on December 28, 1955, and spent 35 years working in non-profit organizations. In 2003, Reinstein's husband of 21 years was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, passing away from the disease in 2006. Her personal experiences with her husband's terminal cancer inspired her to create an independent, non-profit organization that would advocate for asbestos victims and their families.

Global Appearances and Presentations
Speaking on behalf of ADAO, Reinstein has made presentations in numerous countries around the world including the U.S., Japan, Turkey, Mexico, Thailand, Holland, China, Italy, India, Brazil, Canada, and England on anti-asbestos issues. Reinstein is regularly invited to speak on behalf of the ADAO including at the following recent events:


 * United Nations Rio + 20 Peoples Summit: “The Future We Want is Free of Asbestos”, Rio de Janerio, June, 2012
 * U.S. Senate: Environmental and Public Works hearings, June, 2001 (EPW) and January 19, 2012 Senate Briefing
 * U.S. House of Representatives Hearing and (February 2008) House staff briefings June 2010 and July 2012)
 * U.S. Dept. of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration hearings in 2010
 * TEDx, Manhattan Beach, California, 2010
 * British House of Commons (2007)
 * California State Assembly’s Natural Resources Committee (June, 2010)
 * Mexico City Parliament
 * United Nations IX World Congress on Safety and Health at Work
 * LINKS International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) (Kyoto, 2010) (Amsterdam, 2008)
 * American Public Health Association (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
 * Global Health & Innovation Conference, Yale University (2012)
 * Asian Ban Asbestos Network (A-BAN) Conference (2009 Hong Kong) (2012 India)

Awards
On behalf of her work for asbestos victims, Mrs. Reinstein has won the following awards including:


 * the Bruce Vento Hope Builder Award (2011)
 * Presidential Volunteer Service Award for 4,000 hours of volunteerism(2010); and
 * the Heart and Soul Award, Manhattan Beach Women in Business Association (2005)