In 1994, she assumed full responsibility for the department – reporting both to the Laboratory Director and the University of California General Counsel and managing 20 LLNL attorneys.  In 2002, Tulk was named Associate Director, Administration and Human Resources, overseeing the Lab’s HR, Audit and Oversite, Industrial Partnerships, Public Affairs, Affirmative Action and Contract Management work, in addition to her legal portfolio. Tulk retired from LLNL in 2010, directly joining the management team at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, first as Chief of Staff to the Director and then as Senior Advisor.  She retired from SLAC in 2022.

Prior to joining LLNL, Tulk served as the Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Deputy Director of the California Coastal Commission. She’s a graduate of University of California, Berkeley and San Francisco Law School.

“Jan Tulk is well-versed on the capabilities of LLNL and the significant opportunities to execute science in the national interest,” said Dona Crawford, LLF Board Chair.  “Her multi-lab experience, strong University of California connections and knowledge of public-private and philanthropic partnership opportunities will be critical to helping our Foundation position for success in 2025.” 

“It’s a privilege to support the outstanding work of the Foundation and the important philanthropic partnership role with Lawrence Livermore National Lab,” noted Tulk. “My career has been dedicated to the critical research and STEM workforce initiatives that exist at our national laboratories. I’m delighted that I can continue to champion Livermore as a foundation board member.”