David Lysy

David Lysy, of Silver Spring, Md., is a senior analyst for emergency management and preparedness issues at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), commonly referred to as the investigative arm of Congress or the congressional watchdog. An independent and nonpartisan agency, the GAO advises Congress and the heads of federal executive agencies on ways to make the federal government more effective and responsive to the American people.

Lysy holds master’s degrees in public-policy analysis and social-service administration from the University of Chicago, a master of divinity degree from Meadville Lombard Theological School (Unitarian Universalist affiliate of the University of Chicago Divinity School), and a bachelor’s degree in comparative religion from Dartmouth College.