Meet the

Teen Directors

Kyle Grinnage

Kyle Grinnage, specializes in Total Self Development. Certified and licensed by the Protocol School of Washington, she presents seminars on business and social protocol, etiquette intelligence and dressing for success. She’s made several appearances on TV and print media as the fashion and image trends expert. A former National Senior Corporate Trainer for BeautiControl, Kyle has trained hundreds of beauty consultants on new business and marketing skills. As the Executive Director of the Miss Chesterfield Scholarship Pageant organization (a local preliminary to Miss America), her main focus is training the Miss and Teen titleholders how to be competitive at the state and national competitions by helping to groom them on the inside and out, refine their on-stage talent presentations and answer interview questions in an intelligent, natural and confident manner. Kyle Grinnage was the 15th Mid-Atlantic Regional Director of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. Later, she served the organization as a charter member of the Five Star Chapter Excellence Committee. There she co-authored several best practices manuals and conducted leadership trainings. Kyle serves her community as a board member of the Virginia Repertory Theater, the past Chair and current member of The Chesterfield County Career and Technical Education Advisory Council, and a provisional Tour Guide at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art. Formerly, she was a Mega Mentor at Meadowbrook High School, and a trustee of the Chesterfield Education Foundation. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Kyle earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing at Long Island University. Since 1990, she and her husband Kym Grinnage have lived in Midlothian, Virginia. They have two adult daughters.

Linda Thomas

Linda has more than 20 years helping individuals develop and organizations successfully perform through their talent. She is an Enterprise Director of Sales at GrowthSpace, a talent development organization. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Indian University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and is certified in behavioral based interviewing and facilitation. Linda’s passion for enabling others to be their best also applies to mentoring school age children and young adults. She is excited to serve as the Assistant State Teen Director of the Miss Virginia Volunteer Organization, supporting fabulous young ladies in their journey for the crown and scholarship pursuit, and as a titleholder. This includes preparation for interview, talent, and onstage presence. Formerly, she served as the Associate Director, Miss Chesterfield Scholarship Pageant Organization (a local preliminary to Miss America). Linda is a student mentor within the MEGA Mentors organization, and through the James River Valley Chapter (VA), The Links, Incorporated she serves as the Chair of the Strategic Planning committee, as well as a STEM/STEAM mentor to middle school students. Additionally, Linda volunteers through her church as the Chair of the Trustee board, and member of the executive council. She also enjoys the arts, painting, designing and traveling, and when possible, driving on a track or autocross course. Linda and her husband, Derrick have lived in Richmond, Virginia for 29 years. They continue to reside there, enjoying the company of their three adult children and grandson, as well as a host of family and friends.