Miriam John is a highly experienced professional with a robust background in engineering, serving as a Director at Leidos since 2007 and a Member of the National Academy of Engineering since March 2023. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University, a Master's from Tulane University, and a Bachelor's in Chemistry from Rice University, Miriam holds significant roles in various organizations, including a position on the Board of Advisors for Tulane University's School of Science and Engineering and multiple board memberships with The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Notably, Miriam co-chairs the Standing Subcommittee of the Defense Science Board on Threat Reduction at the United States Department of Defense and has a distinguished history with Sandia National Laboratories, where a 28-year career culminated in the role of Vice President of the California Division.