## [Office of Government and External Affairs](/partner-us/ogea) # Office of Government and External Affairs **Forging** Critical **Relationships** ## What We Do Within Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), the Office of Government and External Affairs (OGEA) works to help widen knowledge of and deepen support for LLNL research and development efforts by carrying out institutional engagement at all levels of government, and with key external leaders. Along with developing relationships with federal, state, regional and local government stakeholders, as well as nongovernment organizations, OGEA manages the Offsite Fellows and Laboratory Tour programs. 1. 2. 3. 4. ![](/sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2025-03/congressional-testimony.jpg?itok=uwM3iF9T) ![](/sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2025-03/california-hearing.jpg?itok=DHotZFRk) ![](/sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2025-03/bishop-ranch-dedication.jpg?itok=bRwr3dlG) ![](/sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2025-03/ogea-offsite-fellows.jpg?itok=VImUshHk) Previous Next From facilitating the sharing of LLNL expert guidance on complex scientific and technical issues with lawmakers and federal agencies to building relationships with the local community, OGEA shines a light on LLNL's work. ## Our Areas of Focus ![Two people shaking hands.](/sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2025-03/ogea-handshake.jpg?itok=DgXOMfIb) ### Federal, State, Regional, Local and External Relations OGEA oversees engagement with the U.S. Congress and the California State Legislature by, among other things, facilitating briefings and testimony on scientific and technical aspects of policy issues. It also supports engagement with other federal, state and local officials as well as private sector partners. ![Washington, D.C. landmarks against a soft sky.](/sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2025-03/ogea-dc.jpg?itok=pGPpbFr3) ### Offsite Fellows Program The Offsite Fellows Program provides critical expertise and assistance to the national security community by placing LLNL employees on short-term fellowships with key government partners. Offsite Fellows offer immediate assistance on scientific and technical issues and foster relationships with host organizations to help execute essential missions. ## Latest News OGEA contributes to building external awareness and support for a variety of LLNL's efforts and initiatives. Learn about some of the Laboratory’s recent projects. [ ![Kim Budil and other lab directors with Energy Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Randy Weber.](/sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2025-03/budil-testimony.jpg?itok=F7Qkbdby) ](https://science.house.gov/2025/2/from-transformative-science-to-technological-breakthroughs-doe-s-national-laboratories)[LLNL Director Kim Budil Testifies Before the Energy Subcommittee](https://science.house.gov/2025/2/from-transformative-science-to-technological-breakthroughs-doe-s-national-laboratories) [ ![Antonio Neri and Lisa Su next to the El Capitan supercomputer.](/sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2025-03/el-cap-dedication.jpg?itok=WphPT5yp) ](https://www.llnl.gov/article/52336/llnl-dedicates-el-capitan-ushering-new-era-supercomputing-national-security)[LLNL Dedicates El Capitan, Ushering in a New Era in Supercomputing for National Security](https://www.llnl.gov/article/52336/llnl-dedicates-el-capitan-ushering-new-era-supercomputing-national-security) [ ![Researchers working on the Big Aperture Thulium (BAT) laser system.](/sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2025-03/extreme-uv-lithography.jpg?itok=3T6EqueV) ](https://www.llnl.gov/article/52226/llnl-selected-lead-next-gen-extreme-ultraviolet-lithography-research)[LLNL Selected to Lead Next-gen Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Research](https://www.llnl.gov/article/52226/llnl-selected-lead-next-gen-extreme-ultraviolet-lithography-research) [ ![Jillian McCool, Caspar Donnison, Nicholas Cross and Pat Falcone celebrate LLNL’s team win at the fourth annual Bay Area Research SLAM.](/sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2025-03/research-slam.jpg?itok=eB7v95O-) ](https://www.llnl.gov/article/51901/llnl-wins-big-2024-bay-area-research-slam)[LLNL Wins Big at 2024 Bay Area Research SLAM](https://www.llnl.gov/article/51901/llnl-wins-big-2024-bay-area-research-slam) [ ![A protein superimposed over a photo of a supercomputer.](/sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2025-03/bridge-bio.jpg?itok=fcjcuZ84) ](https://www.llnl.gov/article/51336/llnl-bridgebio-announce-trials-supercomputing-discovered-cancer-drug)[LLNL and BridgeBio Announce Trials for Supercomputing-discovered Cancer Drug](https://www.llnl.gov/article/51336/llnl-bridgebio-announce-trials-supercomputing-discovered-cancer-drug) [ ![A map of the U.S. showing the path from LLNL to Washington, D.C.](/sites/www/files/styles/orig/public/2025-03/offsite-fellows-map.jpg?itok=UjJ_Qyyv) ](https://str.llnl.gov/past-issues/march-2023/behind-scenes-livermore-fellows-share-offsite-assignment-stories)[Behind the Scenes: Livermore Fellows Share Offsite Assignment Stories](https://str.llnl.gov/past-issues/march-2023/behind-scenes-livermore-fellows-share-offsite-assignment-stories) [See All LLNL News](https://www.llnl.gov/news) ## Contact OGEA ogea \[at\] llnl.gov (OGEA\[at\]llnl\[dot\]gov) [(925) 423-5468](tel:+19254235468) ![Ashley Bahney](/sites/www/files/styles/scalecrop200x200/public/2025-09/ashley-bahney-headshot.jpg?itok=oJlqUT4I) [Ashley Bahney](https://www.llnl.gov/ashley-bahney) Senior Director Government and External Affairs ![Rosaline Cohen Benno](/sites/www/files/styles/scalecrop200x200/public/2025-03/rosaline-cohen-benno-headshot.png?itok=5D1_Qm_x) Rosaline Cohen Benno Deputy Director, OGEA ![Christie Schomer](/sites/www/files/styles/scalecrop200x200/public/2025-03/christie-schomer.jpg?itok=0X9mUw4k) Christie Schomer Congressional Affairs ![Rudy Barnes](/sites/www/files/styles/scalecrop200x200/public/2025-03/rudy-barnes.jpg?itok=9GvQv77D) Rudy Barnes Congressional Affairs ![Andrew Kosydar](/sites/www/files/styles/scalecrop200x200/public/2025-03/andrew-kosydar.jpg?itok=9ldKR9Sb) Andrew Kosydar State Relations ![Yuvaraj Sivalingam](/sites/www/files/styles/scalecrop200x200/public/2025-03/yuvaraj-sivalingam-headshot.jpg?itok=BUymvbVR) Yuvaraj Sivalingam Government and Industry Relations ![Scott Wilson](/sites/www/files/styles/scalecrop200x200/public/2025-03/bioPic-scott-wilson.jpg?itok=I1SLYU_Y) Scott Wilson Regional and Local Relations ![Katie Schaper](/sites/www/files/styles/scalecrop200x200/public/2025-03/katie-schaper-3.jpg?itok=DNjYVIA3) Katie Schaper Offsite Fellows Program ## Get a Deeper Look at the Lab Learn about the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's 70‑year legacy of innovative science and technology. 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