About Linda Nilsen
A Fierce Advocate for Your Health and Peace of Mind
Nearly 30 Years of Healthcare Advocacy
Linda Nilsen has spent nearly 30 years at the intersection of community health and human services. Throughout her career, she has seen firsthand how the complexity of the American healthcare system can prevent people from getting the care they deserve.
This realization sparked a mission that defines her work today: helping individuals navigate, understand, and actually utilize their health insurance benefits.
As the founder of Health Insurance Advocates, Linda transitions from managing large-scale health systems to providing personalized, one-on-one guidance. She is "fierce" when it comes to her clients—committed to finding the best possible insurance fit for their unique needs and budget, and staying by their side to ensure those benefits work when they are needed most.
The Experience Behind the Advocacy
Linda's deep understanding of healthcare isn't just professional; it's systemic. Her background includes:
Executive Leadership
Former Executive Director of Project Access NOW, where she led initiatives to connect low-income and uninsured individuals to critical healthcare resources.
System Innovation
Decades of experience improving community health systems to make them more accessible and equitable for all.
Global Perspective
Early career work in Latin America and the Philippines, fostering a lifelong commitment to social justice and cross-cultural communication.
Our Guiding Principle
Linda believes that everyone deserves access to healthcare and the peace of mind that comes from having someone who truly understands their needs in their corner. Health Insurance Advocates exists to make that belief a reality—one client conversation at a time.
Ready to Work With Linda?
Call us today for your free consultation with a certified healthcare advocate.
Call 503-465-5838