Kristina M. Johnson, Ph.D. Under Secretary for Energy at the

Department on Energy

Dr. Johnson fi rmly believes that the DOE can lead the federal government in enhancing the competitiveness of women-owned businesses and in increasing the presence of women in the fi elds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Dr. Johnson works with all DOE program offi ces and labs to carry out the goals of the Council on Women and Girls by increasing opportunity for women at the Department of Energy and increasing the participation of women in DOE programs.

THE DOE COUNCIL ON WOMEN AND GIRLS

COUNCIL MEMBER: Dr. Steven Chu, Secretary of Energy

COUNCIL DESIGNEE

The The Department of Energy Department of Energy

Council on Council on Women and GirlsWomen and Girls

“With passion and courage,women have taught us that when we band

together to advocate for our highest ideals, we can advance our common well-being and strengthen the fabric

of our nation.”

- President Barack Obama

Enhance opportunities for women at DOE.

• Work to ensure that women are well- represented at all levels within DOE, especially in management and technical

fi elds.

• Promote policies that increase work-life balance which tend to enhance an organization’s ability to retain talented

women employees.

• Increase mentorship and networking opportunities for DOE staff so that women working at DOE and DOE labs have peers and role models to turn to as they advance in their career at DOE.

• Enhance opportunities for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

• Build on current DOE educational funding and gender equity programs to increase participation of women in STEM fi elds at all levels of education and employment.

• Enhance participation of women in DOE programs.

• Increase participation of women in all DOE funding opportunities.

• Work to increase number of women, and

women-owned business, applicants and recipients of DOE research, innovation, and contract funding.

GOALS OF THE DOE COUNCIL ON WOMEN AND GIRLS

On March 11, 2009, President Obama signed an Executive Order creating the White House Council on Women and Girls. The Council furthers the mission of acknowledging women initiated by the post-Beijing Interagency Council and the White House Offi ce for Women’s Initiatives and Outreach. Because their preceding work has brought attention to the needs women, our Council will ensure the advancement of women and girls in policies drafted by every agency.

For more information visit:

http://diversity.doe.gov/women.htm

http://whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cwg/about

In President Obama’s Executive Order, he states that “when our daughters do not have the same educational and career opportunities as our sons, that affects entire communities, our economy, and our future as a Nation. The purpose of this order is to establish a coordinated Federal response to issues that particularly impact the lives of women and girls and to ensure that Federal programs and policies address and take into account the distinctive concerns of women and girls, including women of color and those with disabilities.” (E.O. 13506)

Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls, and Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement

VALERIE JARRETT

Executive Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls, and Director of the White House Offi ce of Public Engagement

TINA TCHEN

ABOUT THE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE ORDER LEADERSHIP