Lisa Gordon-Hagerty

Lisa Gordon Hagerty is dedicated to leveraging her extensive experience in both the public and private sector to bring innovative solutions in the fight to make sustainable food, renewable energy, and clean water accessible for all.  

Lisa served as the Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Under Secretary for Nuclear Security at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from February 2018 until November 2020. Confirmed by the United States Senate on February 15, 2018, she was the first woman to hold this leadership position.

Lisa served as a career civil servant in several U.S. Government leadership positions, including as the Director of Combating Terrorism, National Security Council staff for more than five years. She also served at DOE as the Director, Office of Emergency Response, and as Acting Director, Office of Nuclear Weapons Surety. Ms. Gordon-Hagerty was a professional staff member on the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce. She is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Health Physics Society. 

Lisa is committed to the power of collaboration and is passionate in her efforts to foster partnerships that enhance the resilience and sustainability of communities worldwide. Lisa is a servant leader, a collaborator, and a visionary, dedicated to making a lasting impact on the world.