JPL Executive and Leadership Team

Revina Avanisian, the Head Chief Financial Officer, Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis Office of at JPL, directs the financial health and strategic fiscal planning for the organization. Overseeing the Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis Office, Avanisian ensures robust financial models support JPL's ambitious Earth-orbit, astronomy, and robotic planetary spacecraft missions. This leadership role involves rigorous budget management, forecasting future resource needs, and optimizing financial operations to align with NASA's objectives. By driving fiscal discipline and insightful financial analysis, Revina Avanisian underpins the operational integrity of JPL's deep space network and scientific endeavors. The Chief Financial Officer's strategic guidance is critical for resource allocation across complex, multi-year projects, ensuring efficient execution of groundbreaking space exploration initiatives.

Michele Verdugo, the Executive Staff Coordinator for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer at JPL, provides essential support to the financial leadership team. Coordinating critical administrative and operational tasks within the CFO's office, Verdugo ensures the smooth functioning of financial strategy, planning, and analysis functions. This position is vital for maintaining organizational efficiency and supporting the execution of JPL's complex financial operations, which underpin its robotic planetary spacecraft and deep space network initiatives. By managing schedules, facilitating communication, and organizing key financial documentation, Michele Verdugo directly enables the Chief Financial Officer's strategic oversight of NASA's research and development center. The Executive Staff Coordinator's role is integral to the effective management of resources for Earth-orbit and astronomy missions.

Lisa Haber, the Chief of Staff & Director, Administration at JPL, orchestrates critical administrative functions and provides strategic support to executive leadership. Managing the Office of Administration, Haber ensures seamless operational workflows and efficient resource deployment across the center. This role involves coordinating key initiatives, facilitating interdepartmental communication, and enhancing organizational effectiveness to support JPL's mission of constructing and operating robotic planetary spacecraft. By streamlining administrative processes, Lisa Haber directly contributes to the successful execution of Earth-orbit and astronomy missions. The Chief of Staff's oversight extends to critical support services, ensuring the operational readiness of JPL's Deep Space Network and its extensive research and development activities.

Jackie Clennan-Price, the Executive Deputy Director, JPL Operations, Chief Human Resources Officer at JPL, drives operational excellence and leads human capital strategy. Overseeing JPL Operations, Clennan-Price ensures the efficient execution of all center activities, from the construction of robotic planetary spacecraft to the management of the Deep Space Network. As Chief Human Resources Officer, Jackie Clennan-Price cultivates a high-performing workforce, essential for NASA's Earth-orbit and astronomy missions. This dual leadership role involves strategic workforce planning, talent acquisition, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. By optimizing operational frameworks and championing employee development, Jackie Clennan-Price directly supports JPL's position as a premier federally funded research and development center.