Heather Mc Linden
About Heather Mc Linden
Heather Mc Linden serves as the Chief People Officer at ngrok, bringing over 20 years of experience in organizational and talent strategies. She has held various leadership roles in notable companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Twilio, and HoneyBook, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Current Role at ngrok
Heather Mc Linden serves as the Chief People Officer at ngrok, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing people strategies that align with the company's goals. Her leadership is aimed at fostering a positive work environment and enhancing employee engagement within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Heather Mc Linden has over 20 years of experience in human resources and talent management. She previously held the role of Chief People Officer at HoneyBook from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, she served as VP of People at Sauce Labs from 2018 to 2020 and as Senior Director, HR Business Partner at Twilio Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Her roles have consistently involved strategic partnership with executives and leading HR teams in various organizations.
Educational Background
Heather Mc Linden earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she studied from 1995 to 1999. She furthered her education at the Illinois Institute of Technology, obtaining a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and pursuing a PhD (ABD) from 2002 to 2009. This academic background supports her extensive experience in organizational and talent strategies.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Throughout her career, Heather Mc Linden has held various significant positions in human resources. She worked at Hewlett-Packard as Talent Management Operations from 2011 to 2012 and as HR Business Partner for HP Helion from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she served as Associate Director at the Illinois Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2009 and as a Consultant at Stanard & Associates, Inc. from 2007 to 2008. Her diverse experiences span multiple organizations and roles.
Research Interests and Advocacy
Heather Mc Linden has a strong research interest in leadership, employee work engagement, and diversity and inclusion principles. She is recognized for her advocacy for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the tech industry. Her commitment to creating award-winning organizational cultures is evident in her approach to HR and talent management.