Eleni Rojtas is an engineer and a risk manager with over 17 years of experience in engineering analysis and risk management. As the Defense Programs Chief Risk Advisor for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), she is responsible for enterprise-wide risk management strategies focusing on strategic defense programs decision-making through risk informed insights, enhanced communication, and cross-functional collaboration. She works with cross-functional teams to implement robust risk frameworks that align with Defense Programs strategic objectives.

Before joining NNSA, she worked as a fire protection engineer in commercial nuclear power plants in the U.S. and abroad for 12 years. She has extensive experience in Fire Probabilistic Risk Analysis (PRA) where she developed fire risk models, evaluating fire scenarios and their potential impact on nuclear reactor safety systems. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science in Risk Management from the Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Eleni has a passion for risk management and the value it holds to fuel a forward-thinking, integrated approach that not only protects the organization but also helps it thrive in uncertainty, seize opportunities, and build long term success. Eleni is excited to share perspectives on risk challenges and engage in thought-provoking discussions with fellow speakers and attendees.