Linda Ballard has nearly 20 years of experience in strategic HR leadership, organizational development, and talent management. As Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Baylor Genetics, she oversees HR initiatives that drive company culture, employee engagement, and business performance.

Prior to joining Baylor Genetics, Linda held leadership roles across private equity-backed healthcare organizations, where she led HR transformations, mergers and acquisitions, compensation structures, and diversity initiatives. Most recently, she served as CHRO at FrontPoint Healthcare, where she built critical HR infrastructure and spearheaded workforce development across multiple disciplines, including home health, hospice, and global operations.

Her previous roles include CHRO at Behavioral Health Group and Vice President of HR at U.S. Anesthesia Partners, where she successfully scaled organizations through strategic acquisitions, employee engagement programs, and operational efficiencies. Linda is passionate about building inclusive workplace cultures and ensuring HR functions align with business objectives to drive long-term success.