Victoria Coleman, William Downe, and Lisa Gordon-Hagerty Elected to RAND Board of Trustees

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FridayApril 24, 2026

National security and technology leader Victoria Coleman, financial executive William Downe and nuclear security expert Lisa Gordon-Hagerty have been elected to RAND's Board of Trustees.

As trustees, they join an esteemed group of leaders from public service, business and academia tasked with ensuring RAND carries out its mission effectively, uses its resources prudently and fulfills its purpose as a nonprofit research organization.

“Victoria, William and Lisa each bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to public service,” said Jason Matheny, RAND president and CEO. “Their leadership and insight will strengthen RAND's ability to address complex challenges facing our nation and the world.”