JPL Executive and Leadership Team

Revina Avanisian, the Head Chief Financial Officer, Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis Office of at JPL, directs all fiscal planning and resource allocation for complex robotic space missions. Managing the financial health of the organization, the Head Chief Financial Officer, Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis Office of oversees long-term budgetary frameworks and ensures alignment with federal funding mandates. This leadership role involves rigorous analysis of project costs associated with Earth-orbit and astronomy missions. By optimizing capital distribution across research departments, Revina Avanisian directly impacts the operational capacity of the laboratory. The Head Chief Financial Officer, Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis Office of maintains strict compliance with government accounting standards while supporting the expansion of deep space exploration capabilities. Through precise financial modeling, the office secures the necessary resources to sustain high-stakes engineering projects, ultimately driving the fiscal stability required for continuous innovation in planetary science and advanced aerospace technology development.

Michele Verdugo, the Executive Staff Coordinator for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer at JPL, manages the operational logistics and internal communications for the financial leadership team. Coordinating the administrative requirements of the office, the Executive Staff Coordinator for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer ensures that financial reporting and strategic planning meetings proceed with maximum efficiency. This leadership role involves organizing complex schedules and facilitating interactions between the financial department and other key research divisions. By maintaining the integrity of administrative workflows, Michele Verdugo directly impacts the ability of the financial office to provide accurate data for mission planning. The Executive Staff Coordinator for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer supports the broader financial strategy by ensuring that all documentation and communication protocols align with federal research standards. Through meticulous coordination, the Executive Staff Coordinator for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer enables the financial team to focus on the critical fiscal oversight required for successful planetary exploration.

Jackie Clennan-Price, the Executive Deputy Director, JPL Operations, Chief Human Resources Officer at JPL, architects the organizational structure and talent acquisition strategies necessary for mission-critical engineering. Overseeing the human capital lifecycle, the Executive Deputy Director, JPL Operations, Chief Human Resources Officer ensures the recruitment of top-tier scientists and engineers to support robotic spacecraft development. This leadership role involves managing internal operational workflows and fostering a culture of technical excellence across all research divisions. By aligning workforce capabilities with the evolving demands of NASA missions, Jackie Clennan-Price directly impacts the efficiency of the laboratory. The Executive Deputy Director, JPL Operations, Chief Human Resources Officer coordinates with other executive leaders to streamline administrative processes and enhance organizational agility. Through strategic workforce planning, the Executive Deputy Director, JPL Operations, Chief Human Resources Officer secures the human expertise required to maintain the Deep Space Network and execute complex planetary exploration initiatives on a global scale.

Lisa Haber, the Chief of Staff & Director, Administration at JPL, manages the daily administrative functions and cross-departmental communication channels that support the laboratory's research objectives. Coordinating the flow of information between the executive leadership and the broader research teams, the Chief of Staff & Director, Administration ensures that operational priorities remain synchronized with mission timelines. This leadership role involves overseeing facility management and administrative infrastructure to provide a stable environment for spacecraft construction. By refining internal processes, Lisa Haber directly impacts the productivity of the entire organization. The Chief of Staff & Director, Administration facilitates high-level decision-making by providing the necessary logistical support and data synthesis for the executive team. Through the management of administrative resources, the Chief of Staff & Director, Administration enables the seamless execution of complex astronomy missions, ensuring that all operational components function in harmony to achieve the overarching goals of the laboratory.