Ann Lesperance

Ann Lesperance is an experienced professional with a career spanning over three decades at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, where Ann has served as the Director of the Northwest Regional Technology Center for Homeland Security since 1990. In addition to this role, Ann holds a joint appointment at Northeastern University, where Ann directs the College of Social Sciences and Humanities Programs, focusing on the development of programs in security and resilience studies as well as urban informatics. Ann's expertise lies in evaluating issues through the lenses of technical, public policy, and national security perspectives. Educational credentials include degrees from UCLA and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.