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Linda J. Baraka

First Lady
City of Newark, NJ
Country or state 
United States (New Jersey)
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North America
City 
Newark
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Languages 
English
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Linda J. Baraka is a highly skilled government affairs professional and a strong advocate for the Newark community. Linda Baraka serves as the First Lady of Newark, alongside husband, Mayor Ras J. Baraka. In addition, she implements campaigns for small business, non-profits, municipalities and elected officials. Most recently, Linda worked with Newark Social to turn downtown Newark’s Mulberry Commons, and the nearby Ironside Building into a winter wonderland for the Newark Winter Village event. Over 10,000 community members visited Newark Social’s Winter Village event in late 2021 and early 2022.

Linda Baraka also supports Newark’s local businesses. With experience as a family service worker, Linda has long understood the importance of community and social responsibility. She currently serves as the Chief of Staff to Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker.

Current position (2)

First Lady

City of Newark, NJ

Chief of Staff

Office of Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker

Degrees (3)
Corporate Social Responsibility Certificate Program
Rutgers University School of Business
2017
Masters of Public Administration
Rutgers University School of Public Affairs and Administration
2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Rutgers University School of Communication
2004
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Books & Articles (4)

Newark Abounds With Women to Celebrate: Here Are Just A Few
Newark Winter Village Ice-Skating Expands with Special-Event Programming
City of Newark to Host Virtual "Women's Wellness Day" on May 28
Happy Women's History Month - City of Newark, NJ

Expertise (4)

Government
Social & Political
Government Affairs Community
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Linda J. Baraka is a highly skilled government affairs professional.

Affiliations
Violet PR
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