Linda A Puchala

Ms. Puchala was born and raised in Michigan. Ms. Puchala has served as a member of the National Mediation Board since 2009 after being appointed to the board by former President Obama. Prior to that, Ms. Puchala served as the senior mediator of the National Mediation Board from 1999 – 2009. She has also served as the international president of the Association of Flight Attendants from 1979 – 1986. Puchala previously served as Chairman from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, and from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Her most recent Senate confirmation came on November 2, 2017. Ms. Puchala earned her B.A. in business administration from Cleary University in 1989.