Dr. Keri Cagle, a proud alumna of Tusculum University, has been named Senior Vice President of ORAU and Director of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). In this new leadership role, Dr. Cagle will oversee critical initiatives supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and its national laboratory system, advancing scientific research and public health programs. With nearly two decades of experience at ORISE, she previously served as Senior Director of Scientific Peer Review, where she led strategic operations and guided the program through significant growth and innovation. Dr. Cagle holds a doctorate in Leadership & Learning from Vanderbilt University, along with advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business management, including her bachelor’s from Tusculum. Her deep expertise in strategic planning, program management, and government contracting reflects the leadership values and commitment to excellence cultivated during her time as a Pioneer.
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