Lisa Wilkening
About Lisa Wilkening
Lisa Wilkening is the Manager of Modeling & Simulation R&D at Sandia National Laboratories, overseeing a team of over 20 professionals and handling customer interfacing and business negotiations.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Lisa Wilkening serves as the Manager of Modeling & Simulation R&D at Sandia National Laboratories. In her capacity, she is responsible for interfacing with internal and external customers, managing a team of over 20 professionals. Her role involves the professional development of her team members and she plays a significant part in recruiting and hiring processes. Lisa also negotiates business agreements and staffing/project plans for the organization.
Past Positions at Sandia National Laboratories
Lisa Wilkening has held multiple roles at Sandia National Laboratories over her extensive career. She was the Principal Member of Technical Staff from 2013 to 2014 and served as the Senior Member of Technical Staff from 2002 to 2012. These positions provided her with deep insights into the technical and operational aspects of the laboratory’s work, setting a strong foundation for her current managerial role.
Educational Background
Lisa Wilkening holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Geographic Information Science and Water Resources from The University of New Mexico, which she completed between 1997 and 1999. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, studying from 1990 to 1995. She also spent 11 months studying at Monash University in 1994.
Responsibilities as Manager Modeling & Simulation R&D
In her role as Manager of Modeling & Simulation R&D, Lisa Wilkening is tasked with critical responsibilities. She ensures effective communication and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders. Her responsibilities also include negotiating business agreements and developing strategic staffing and project plans to align with Sandia National Laboratories' goals.