Connie Lundgren
About Connie Lundgren
Connie Lundgren serves as the Vice President of People & Culture at Rocket Lab, where she has worked since 2024. With a background in human resources and law, she previously held various leadership roles at General Dynamics NASSCO from 2016 to 2024.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Connie Lundgren serves as the Vice President of People & Culture at Rocket Lab, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of human resources strategies and programs that align with the company's vision, mission, and values. Lundgren is based in Long Beach, California, where she contributes to Rocket Lab's mission to revolutionize access to space. Her leadership fosters a culture of innovation and excellence within the organization.
Previous Experience at General Dynamics NASSCO
Before joining Rocket Lab, Connie Lundgren worked at General Dynamics NASSCO for a total of four years, from 2020 to 2024. She held the position of Director of Human Resources, Workforce Relations, and Total Rewards. Prior to this role, she served as the Director of Employee/Labor Relations, Benefits, and Medical from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she was the HR/Labor & Employee Relations Leader at NASSCO from 2016 to 2017, contributing to various aspects of workforce management and employee relations.
Educational Background
Connie Lundgren earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from California Western School of Law, where she studied General Law and Litigation from 1991 to 1994. Prior to her law degree, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, studying there from 1986 to 1990. This educational foundation supports her expertise in human resources and legal matters.
Legal Career at Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP
Connie Lundgren began her legal career as an Associate Attorney at Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP, where she worked from 2001 to 2005. During her four years at the firm in San Diego, she gained valuable experience in legal practices that would later inform her work in human resources and workforce relations.