Linda Lybert

About Linda Lybert

Linda Lybert is a nationally recognized leader in surface safety and infection prevention in healthcare environments. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Healthcare Surfaces Institute, now a division of ISSA – The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association. The Institute was established to bring together key stakeholders from diverse areas of expertise—microbiology, materials science, clinical care, manufacturing, and infection prevention—to collaboratively develop sustainable solutions for mitigating the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

With over 27 years of experience, Linda has dedicated her career to addressing the critical role surfaces play in the transmission of pathogens. She has been a vocal advocate for establishing industry-wide validation standards and best practices for designing and maintaining safe surfaces in complex healthcare settings.

Her unique approach integrates science, human behavior, and environmental conditions to improve surface disinfection protocols and create safer healthcare environments. Linda has also held strategic roles with companies such as Prolitec Inc. and DuPont Building Innovations, where her leadership contributed to notable advancements in healthcare safety and innovation.

An accomplished speaker, author, and advisor, Linda continues to influence national and global policy, guidelines, and thought leadership in the field of infection prevention, with a strong focus on practical, long-term change.