Linda Kay O'Reilly

Development Director

Linda Kay has served several national nonprofit organizations throughout her 25+ years career and is excited to join the Friends of the Children Team! Through her tenure, Linda Kay has been responsible for leading fundraising programs and teams for organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and most recently, The Salvation Army of Tampa/Hillsborough County.

Throughout her career, Linda Kay and the teams she has led have raised more than $40 million for the organizations she has served.

Linda Kay brings a passion for fundraising for causes that truly make a difference to the Friends of the Children team. She has lived in St. Petersburg with her husband, Kerry, for 23 years where they are raising two daughters, McKenna and Becca. She loves the Florida life but also enjoys following her daughter’s adventures wherever they take her!