Liz Dallas
About Liz Dallas
Liz Dallas serves as the Group Lead for the Facility and Systems Security Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in analytical chemistry and international relations, she has extensive experience in nuclear nonproliferation and security initiatives.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Liz Dallas has been serving as the Group Lead for the Facility and Systems Security Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2021. In this role, she oversees security measures and protocols related to facilities and systems, ensuring compliance with national and international standards. Additionally, she has worked as a Nuclear Nonproliferation Project Specialist at the same laboratory since 2020, focusing on initiatives that promote nuclear security and nonproliferation. Her combined experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory spans four years, contributing to critical projects in the field.
Previous Experience in Nonproliferation
Before her tenure at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Liz Dallas worked as a Nonproliferation Specialist at Culmen International from 2017 to 2020. In this position, she focused on strategies and policies related to nuclear nonproliferation. Her experience also includes a role as a Science and Technology Consultant for On-Site Inspection Training at the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) in Vienna from 2013 to 2014. This background has equipped her with a strong foundation in international relations and nuclear security.
Education and Expertise
Liz Dallas holds a Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2000 to 2002. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the same institution, completing her studies from 1996 to 1999. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate in International Affairs, Science and Technology at Georgia Tech, a program she has been involved with since 2016. Her educational background provides her with a technical foundation that complements her expertise in international relations and nuclear security.
Research and Teaching Experience
Liz Dallas has extensive research and teaching experience at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She served as a Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant, and PhD Student from 2010 to 2016, where she contributed to various academic projects. Additionally, she worked as a Chemistry Teaching Assistant from 2000 to 2002. Her roles in academia have honed her ability to analyze complex information and communicate findings effectively to diverse audiences.
Skills in Multilateral Project Leadership
Liz Dallas has a proven record in designing and leading multilateral projects that support nonproliferation and nuclear security initiatives. Her skills include analyzing complex information sets and producing briefings tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences. She is experienced in providing subject matter expertise to analytical capacity-building initiatives and is adept at facilitating discussions in multidisciplinary and multinational environments.