S26-0401P, Remembering Jane Goodall
April 1 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Bethel Lutheran Church, Sanctuary, 8712 Plantation Ln., Manassas 20110
The news of Jane Goodall’s passing at age 91 reverberated around the world on October
1, 2025. Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace,
was a remarkable example of courage and conviction, working tirelessly throughout her life to raise awareness about threats to wildlife, promote conservation, and inspire a more harmonious, sustainable relationship between people, animals, and the natural world. Jane was a world-renowned ethologist, conservationist, and humanitarian. She was known around the world for her 65-year study of wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania. However, in the latter part of her life she expanded her focus and became a global advocate for human rights, animal welfare, environmental protection, and many other crucial issues.
Jane’s impact was never confined to science or conservation. She touched lives. She reminded us— constantly, gently, fiercely — that every individual can make a difference. She lit sparks of hope across generations and across the globe. Jane’s light continues to shine — in the forests, in the classrooms, in the hearts of those she inspired.
Presenter: Linda Berdine
Linda Berdine has a 40+-year track record of success in diverse leadership roles
within the U.S House of Representatives, corporate, and non-profit organizations.
She was most recently the founder and CEO of an information technology
consulting and services firm that supported environmental, conservation, and
animal rescue clients.
Linda traveled with Jane Goodall criss-crossing the United States, Africa, and
Europe supporting Jane’s mission of empowering world-wide stewards of planet
earth. She works to support the work of Dr. Goodall engaging the next generation
in order to make the planet a better place for generations to come. Linda met Jane
33 years ago. She knows the two Janes; the personal and the icon. She had the
distinct honor of planning and leading Jane’s funeral at the Washington National
Cathedral on November 12th, 2025.
LLI Coordinator: Ann Cain