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<div id="block-mainpagecontent-2" class="clearfix block block-system block-system-main-block"> <div class="jlab-blkcontent"> <article data-history-node-id="6462" class="node node--type-department-page node--view-mode-full"> <div> <div class="group-top-image-caption field-group-div"> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/image_436x300/public/images/about/2024%20Kim%20Sawyer2_resize_0.jpg?itok=sUif8uZX" width="436" height="300" alt="Kimberly Sawyer portrait" title="Kimberly Sawyer" /> </div> <div class="caption-wrap"> <div><p>Kimberly Sawyer</p> </div> </div> </div> <div><p>Kimberly Sawyer is the Director of the U.S. Department of Energy鈥檚 Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, a world-leading nuclear physics research institution for exploring the nature of matter. Jefferson Lab features the first large-scale superconducting accelerator, known as the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility, or CEBAF, that enables the research of more than 1,900 scientific users.</p> <p>Sawyer serves as the fifth director in the lab鈥檚 history. She assumed the role in August 2024.</p> <p>As laboratory director, Sawyer provides the vision for the lab鈥檚 operations and future. She sets laboratory policy and program direction; procures sufficient funding for optimal operation; oversees the successful delivery of its research programs; and ensures that Jefferson Lab complies with all regulations and laws and fulfills its contractual obligations.</p> <p>A successful change agent recognized as a leader in STEM, and public service, Sawyer brings extensive executive experience in leadership, championing innovation and building a strong safety culture. 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