Connie Lundgren
About Connie Lundgren
Connie Lundgren serves as the Vice President of People & Culture at Rocket Lab, where she has worked since 2024. With over 20 years of legal and human resources experience, she fosters a culture of innovation while overseeing HR strategies to support the company's mission.
Work at Rocket Lab
Connie Lundgren serves as the Vice President of People & Culture at Rocket Lab, a position she has held since 2024. Based in Long Beach, California, she is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of HR strategies and programs that align with the company's vision, mission, and values. Lundgren fosters a culture of innovation and excellence within the organization, contributing to Rocket Lab's goal of revolutionizing access to space.
Education and Expertise
Connie Lundgren holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from California Western School of Law, where she studied general law and litigation from 1991 to 1994. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completing her studies from 1986 to 1990. With over 20 years of legal experience, Lundgren has developed expertise in human resources management.
Background
Before joining Rocket Lab, Connie Lundgren worked at General Dynamics NASSCO in various roles, including Director of Employee/Labor Relations, Benefits, and Medical from 2017 to 2020, and Director of Human Resources/Workforce Relations/Total Rewards from 2020 to 2024. She also served as HR/Labor & Employee Relations Leader at General Dynamics NASSCO from 2016 to 2017. Earlier in her career, she was an Associate Attorney at Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP from 2001 to 2005.
Legal Experience
Connie Lundgren has significant legal experience, having provided employment law services for the U.S. Department of Commerce. She also worked in the Solicitor’s Office for the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, where she provided litigation support. Lundgren is an active member of the California State Bar, reflecting her commitment to the legal profession.