Heather Quedenfeld

As acting chief operating officer for NETL, Heather Quedenfeld provides strategic direction, leadership and management of NETL’s support functions and services, including cybersecurity and information technology infrastructure. Previously, Quedenfeld served as deputy director for NETL’s Technology Development Center, responsible for implementing the nation’s $4.5B+ portfolio of active energy research, development, demonstration and deployment projects in support of the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management and other Department of Energy programs.

During her 31 years of federal service, Quedenfeld has worked in all technology program-related areas, resulting in diverse experience at the Lab. She has held senior level positions, including her current role as acting chief operating officer, and previous positions deputy director for the Technology Development Center, associate director for Carbon Management research, acting chief of staff for the Laboratory director, and acting lead for the Office of Science and Technology Career Management.

Quedenfeld holds a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Penn State University, and a master’s in industrial engineering from West Virginia University.