Victoria Coleman, William Downe and Lisa Gordon-Hagerty Elected to RAND Board of Trustees

National security and technology leader Victoria Coleman, financial executive William Downe and nuclear security expert Lisa Gordon-Hagerty have been elected to RAND's Board of Trustees.

As trustees, they join an esteemed group of leaders from public service, business and academia tasked with ensuring RAND carries out its mission effectively, uses its resources prudently and fulfills its purpose as a nonprofit research organization.

“Victoria, William and Lisa each bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to public service,” said Jason Matheny, RAND president and CEO. “Their leadership and insight will strengthen RAND's ability to address complex challenges facing our nation and the world.”

Coleman is a professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Department at the University of California, Berkeley and the associate provost for the Berkeley Air & Space Center. She previously served as the chief scientist of the U.S. Air Force and director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Her career spans more than 35 years, including senior positions in academia and industry. She holds a doctorate in computer science from the University of Manchester.

Downe is the retired chief executive officer of BMO Financial Group, where he led the company's North American expansion and commitment to community investment. He previously was the deputy chair and head of BMO Capital Markets and brings decades of experience in global finance, corporate governance and leadership development. He has a master's degree from the University of Toronto and a bachelor's degree in economics from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Gordon-Hagerty is chief executive officer of Wolverine Global, a consulting firm focused on national and energy security. She previously served as Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration and Under Secretary for Nuclear Security at the U.S. Department of Energy. Her career spans more than 30 years in national security including a senior role on the White House National Security Council staff. She has a master's degree in public health and a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan.