Linda Hoover

Linda received her Bachelor’s degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of Colorado and a major in Medical Technology from the University of Great Falls, Montana. She then obtained an ASCP certification in Medical Technology and performed testing in the clinical laboratory at Benefis Health Systems Hospital in Great Falls. After relocating to California, she got her license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and performed testing in the microbiology and tuberculosis laboratories at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose. After five years doing direct testing, Linda held management positions in clinical chemistry and laboratory information systems. Most recently, as a quality assurance manager at BioReference (formerly Hunter) Laboratories in Campbell, she facilitated compliance with healthcare law and regulatory standards, maintained the quality management system, coordinated inspection preparation and follow-up, and implemented chemical hygiene and safety policies.