Linda Walsh
Chief Mission Officer, COPD Foundation
Linda J. Walsh is a finance and business development professional with expertise and extensive knowledge in both the profit and not-for-profit sectors.
With 25 years of experience, she is a hands-on leader with key strengths in strategic and financial planning, securing corporate funding and sponsorships, tactical execution and leadership of initiatives that enhance operations, customer service while optimizing profitability.
Linda has a demonstrated record of developing and executing financial and operational controls that improve PNL and competitively position organizations.
As Chief Mission Officer at the COPD Foundation, Linda is focused on expanding support for all individuals affected by COPD and related chronic lung conditions.
She is passionate about educating, empowering, and engaging all stakeholders of patient communities as many of her family members are directly impacted by these diseases.
Linda received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland, College Park and is certified as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist.
