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        Allison Bawden
              Director, Natural Resources and Environment
                    Areas of Expertise:
          DOE management and contracting
                          Nuclear nonproliferation
                          Radiological security
                          U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile and weapons laboratory management
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            Allison Bawden is a Director in GAO's Natural Resources and Environment team. She is one of two directors responsible for our international nuclear security and cleanup work — specifically our work related to the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile, the security of radiological materials, environmental cleanup at former and current weapons research and production sites, and Department of Energy management and contracting issues.

Allison began her career at GAO in 2004 where she initially focused on the U.S. defense industrial base. Prior to joining GAO, she managed programs and special projects at a Washington, DC-based think tank.

Allison graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College with a bachelor's degree in anthropology, and earned a master's degree in public administration from American University. She also completed graduate course work in national security studies at the United States Naval War College and a specialization in design thinking and innovation through the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business Executive Education program. Recently, Allison became an adjunct professional lecturer in American University's Master of Public Policy and Administration Program, where she instructs the program's capstone practicum.
      Recent Reports
    Nuclear Terrorism Prevention: DHS Has Strengthened the Securing the Cities Program, but Actions Are Needed to Address Key Remaining ChallengesGAO-24-106922
      
	Published:  Mar 20, 2024


	Publicly Released: Mar 20, 2024
          Nuclear Weapons: Information on the National Nuclear Security Administration's Research Plan for Plutonium and Pit AgingGAO-24-106740
      
	Published:  Feb 29, 2024


	Publicly Released: Feb 29, 2024
          National Nuclear Security Administration: Better Performance Tracking and Documentation Needed for Minor Construction ProjectsGAO-24-105848
      
	Published:  Jan 25, 2024


	Publicly Released: Jan 25, 2024
          High-Risk Radioactive Material: Opportunities Exist to Improve the Security of Sources No Longer in UseGAO-24-105998
      
	Published:  Nov 30, 2023


	Publicly Released: Nov 30, 2023
          National Nuclear Security Administration: Update on Actions to Manage Production Challenges at the Kansas City SiteGAO-24-105858
      
	Published:  Nov 16, 2023


	Publicly Released: Nov 16, 2023
          Nuclear Arms Control: U.S. May Face Challenges in Verifying Future Treaty GoalsGAO-23-105698
      
	Published:  Sep 28, 2023


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