Olivia Ballard
About Olivia Ballard
Olivia Ballard serves as the Associate General Counsel for Privacy at Outset Medical, Inc., where she has been employed since 2024. With extensive experience in legal and compliance roles, she has worked at various organizations, including Medpace and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and holds multiple certifications in privacy and compliance.
Work at Outset Medical
Olivia Ballard currently serves as Associate General Counsel, Privacy at Outset Medical, Inc. since 2024. In this role, she focuses on privacy compliance and data protection strategies, ensuring that the organization adheres to relevant privacy laws and regulations. Her expertise in global privacy regulations supports Outset Medical's commitment to safeguarding patient information and maintaining trust with stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Legal and Compliance
Prior to her current position, Olivia Ballard worked at Worldwide Clinical Trials as Director of Global Data Privacy from 2022 to 2024. She also held various roles at Medpace, including Corporate Counsel and Assistant Compliance Officer from 2018 to 2022, and Contracts Attorney from 2017 to 2018. Her experience spans multiple organizations, where she contributed to legal compliance and data privacy initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Olivia Ballard earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Cincinnati College of Law from 2001 to 2004. She also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Immunobiology from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, completed from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Microbiology from Miami University from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background supports her extensive knowledge in legal and compliance matters.
Certifications and Professional Skills
Olivia Ballard holds several professional certifications, including OneTrust Privacy Professional, RAC-Drugs, CIPP/E, and CIPM. She possesses expert knowledge of global privacy regulations such as GDPR, LGPD, PIPL, PIPEDA, CCPA/CPRA, and HIPAA. Her experience includes compliance with standards like ISO27001, ISO29134, SOC2, and NIST, which enhances her capability in managing privacy-related challenges.
Background in Healthcare and Academia
Olivia Ballard has a diverse background in healthcare and academia. She worked at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in various roles, including Graduate Assistant, Technology Associate, and Technology Manager from 2010 to 2017. Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Instructor at Beckfield College from 2009 to 2010. This experience has equipped her with a unique perspective on the intersection of law, healthcare, and education.