Lina was born in Bogotá, Colombia South America, where she studied in the Statistics Master degree program, at the National University of Colombia, and was a Professor of Statistics for 20 years. While still a university student she renewed her commitment to Jesus and served as National Advisor in the Christian University Student Ministry for 25 years.
Lina, her husband Wilson, and their three children Andrés, Adriana, and Denise have lived in the USA since 1996. Lina was a Professor of Languages and Cultures at Wheaton College for 15 years. Throughout this time, she also continued her ministry with college students joining InterVarsity Christian Fellowship where she has been a National Advisor for the past 25 years.
She obtained her Master’s degree in Christian Ministries at Northern Seminary, in Chicago, IL, and her Certificate as Spiritual Director and Supervisor for Spiritual Directors at North Park Seminary, in Chicago, IL. She has served as a member of the Central Conference Spiritual Direction Network Leadership Team, and delights in being a companion and witness of God’s love and grace to people in Spiritual Direction.