Amy M. Wigginton

Amy serves as an Administrative Assistant in the Physical Sciences Directorate, where she supports the Foundational & Quantum Materials Science section leader, Valentino Cooper; group leaders David Parker and Mina Yoon; and the Materials Theory and Multiscale Modeling & Materials by Design groups. 

Originally from Flower Mound, Texas, Amy attended Mississippi University for Women, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy and became a Board-Certified Music Therapist in 2020. Her experience as a music therapist in a variety of healthcare settings helped her develop strong administrative skills, adaptability, and a deep commitment to supporting others. She is excited to bring her skillset to Oak Ridge National Laboratory and contribute to its mission. 

Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children, exploring nature, cooking, crafting, thrifting/ antiquing and more.