Valri Lightner

Deputy Director, Advanced Manufacturing Office, Department of Energy

Valri Lightner is a Government Program Manager specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs with a background in Chemical Engineering from Villanova University.

With a wealth of experience in various roles at the Department of Energy, Valri has served as the Deputy Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Office and held positions such as Senior Technical Manager, Assistant Director, Technology Deployment Lead, Fuel Cell Team Lead, and Program Manager.

Valri Lightner's expertise lies in managing government R&D programs, particularly in the energy sector, making significant contributions to the advancement of industrial technologies and biomass programs.

With a strong educational foundation and a diverse professional background, Valri Lightner continues to be a prominent figure in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.