Taunia Sandquist is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in nuclear programs infrastructure, environmental compliance, and quality assurance. Currently serving as an Executive Advisor at Los Alamos National Laboratory since September 2004, Taunia has demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing risk management-based mission and quality assurance programs while providing guidance to key regulatory bodies. Previous roles include leadership positions in environmental compliance, safeguards, security, and institutional quality assurance, as well as management of multi-billion-dollar capital projects. Taunia's background encompasses over a decade of experience in the nuclear sector, with earlier roles in program management and engineering at prominent organizations. Taunia holds a Master's coursework in Nuclear Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah.