Lisa Stevens joined the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in June of
2019 as the Director, Division of Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy
(PACT). Her experience in partnership building and National Cancer Control Plan
development drew her to this position. Prior to joining the Agency, Ms. Stevens
spent 24 years in various roles at the US National Cancer Institute (NCI).

She joined the Center for Global Health (CGH) as the Deputy Director for
Planning and Operations in 2012.

As the Senior Lead of the International Global Cancer Control Program, Lisa
worked with Ministries of Health and other multi-sectorial groups in all WHO
Regions to include evidence-based policies in cancer control and/or NCD control plans. In addition, she
co-founded the International Cancer Control Partnerships to organize multiple global partners working
with stakeholders in cancer control. This partnership focused on collating published cancer control and
NCD plans as well as other tools. In September of 2018 a global review of plans was published in
Lancet Oncology.

Prior to joining CGH, Ms. Stevens worked on many strategic planning activities across NCI. She
facilitated interactions among the NCI Divisions, Offices, and Centers, as well as other NIH Institutes
and Centers. Ms. Stevens guided the creation and communication of the long-range plan of the
Institute, the yearly plan and budget request, and highlights of scientific progress.