Laura Cooper — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Awarded 2023 Federal Employee of the Year (Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals) by the Partnership for Public Service.
Honored with the Presidential Rank Distinguished Executive Award in 2023.
Served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasian affairs.
Led the U.S. government team to deliver billions in wartime security assistance to Ukraine.
Orchestrated the 50-nation Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
Holds a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University.
Received a Master of Arts in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.

Biography

Laura Cooper is an American civil servant and a career member of the Senior Executive Service (SES), recognized for her 25 years of experience in national security policy and strategy. She served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russian, Ukrainian, and Eurasian affairs in the office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. In recognition of her contributions, Cooper was awarded the 2023 Federal Employee of the Year (Samuel J.