Meet the Board of Directors

The Federation of American Scientists looks to its Board for strategic input and guidance on opportunities to pursue, models for delivering impact, and accountability to our shared vision. Our Board members’ experience and expertise are representative of the scientific, policy, and civic communities that drive FAS’s mission forward—leaders who bring diverse perspectives, deep technical knowledge, and a shared commitment to advancing evidence-based policy and innovation in the public interest.

Board members
Board Chair
Gilman Louie
Board Secretary
Daniel M. Gerstein
Board Vice Chair
John Bailey
Board Treasurer
Søren Elbech
Allison Scott, Ph.D
Board Member
Allison Scott
Dr. Theresa S. Mayer
Board Member
Theresa S. Mayer
Sylvester James “Jim” Gates, Jr.
Board member
Jim Gates
Board Member
Catherine Lotrionte
Board Member
Tom Schenk