LANL Foundation  /  About  /  Board of Directors

Board of Directors

Denise Montoya

Dr. Denise Montoya is a distinguished leader with a career-long commitment to serving the community. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the New Mexico Home Builders Association, following an esteemed career in public service that spanned nearly…

Read MoreDenise Montoya

Virginia Padilla-Vigil

Dr. Virginia Padilla-Vigil is the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs/Chief Academic Officer for Southwestern College. She is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of all academic programs and student and career services. As the Chief Academic Officer, she…

Read MoreVirginia Padilla-Vigil

Max Baca

Max Baca has experience in financial management, strategic planning, and government relations. He has a proven record of success in driving growth, profitability, and compliance with regulatory requirements. He is an accomplished Executive Vice President for Finance, Administration & Government…

Read MoreMax Baca

Willard “Bill” Wadt

Dr. Willard “Bill” Wadt joined Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in 1976 and retired after 34 years. He received his AB in chemistry and mathematics from Williams College and his PhD in chemistry from Caltech. He started in basic and…

Read MoreWillard “Bill” Wadt

Nan Sauer

Nancy “Nan” Sauer is the Senior Director Partnerships and Pipeline office at LANL. She received her Ph.D. in chemistry and came to Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Director’s Postdoctoral Fellow in 1986. Nan has held positions of increasing responsibility…

Read MoreNan Sauer

Martha Acosta

Martha Acosta is a sought-after speaker and consultant and an expert in Human and Organizational Learning. For over 25 years she has helped managers and high-potentials influence, lead, and succeed within some of the world’s largest and most-recognized corporations. Martha…

Read MoreMartha Acosta

Kathryn Harris Tijerina

Kathryn is an enrolled citizen of the Comanche Nation. Born and raised in Comanche country in southwestern Oklahoma, she earned her BA from Harvard, graduating Magna cum Laude. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Stanford Law School and is a…

Read MoreKathryn Harris Tijerina