Ms. Washington is senior vice president and chief people officer for HealthPartners, a role in which she directs human resources and reinforces culture organization wide. Before coming to HealthPartners, she most recently held several human resources leadership positions at Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente. She has over 28 years of cumulative human resources experience.
Becker's Recognition
DeLinda Washingtonhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2024 Winner

Executives
CHROs and chief people officers to know
Chief human resources officers and chief people officers are tasked with developing strong human capital strategies for their hospitals and health systems.
These leaders have a wide range of responsibilities, including oversight of recruitment, retention, compensation, benefits, development and much more. As top human resources executives, their efforts are crucial in shaping workforce culture in alignment with their organization’s values.
2025 Winner

Executives
CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know
Chief human resources officers and chief people officers are tasked with developing strong human capital strategies for their hospitals and health systems.
These leaders have a wide range of responsibilities, including oversight of recruitment, retention, compensation, benefits, development and much more. As top human resources executives, their efforts are crucial in shaping workforce culture in alignment with their organization’s values.
