Suzanne Parete-Koon PhD
Conference Co-Chair
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Dr. Suzanne Parete-Koon leads the Workforce Development Initiative for the Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. She also leads the user Training Program for Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility. With a background in astrophysics and expertise in high-performance computing and AI, she develops scalable strategies for talent cultivation across all career stages, from K–12 outreach to postdoctoral development and staff upskilling. Her work builds bridges between research, education, and workforce preparation to ensure a resilient and vibrant scientific computing community.
