05/08/2026
Today, on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Visiting Angels of Central Maryland is proud to recognize Linda Akoto as our Quarterly “Heart of Service” Award Winner. ❤️
For the past three years, Linda has made an extraordinary impact on more than 20 clients and their families through her compassionate caregiving and unwavering commitment to quality care. As a dedicated Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) participant, Linda joined Visiting Angels while searching for a meaningful career that would allow her to support her family while standing beside her military spouse through the unique challenges of military life.
Before beginning her caregiving journey in America, Linda proudly served as a police officer in her home country. Today, she brings those same values of service, protection, trust, and compassion into the homes of every client she serves. Linda believes her greatest responsibility is helping clients feel safe, understood, respected, and cared for while building meaningful relationships with them and their families. She accomplishes this through her genuine spirit, compassionate heart, and deep passion for serving others.
While balancing caregiving responsibilities, supporting her military husband and daughter through constant change and long separations, Linda also recently achieved an incredible personal milestone — earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity Technology.
Linda shares:
“Balancing family, school, and work has never been easy, but it has taught me strength, patience, and a deep sense of purpose.”
Today we celebrate Linda not only for the care she provides, but for the resilience, dedication, and heart she demonstrates every single day.
Please join us in congratulating Linda Akota, our Hearts of Service Award Winner! 🎉 💙