Who is Lisa Randall and why does she appear in the Epstein files?

Lisa Randall is a prominent Harvard theoretical physicist known for her work on particle physics and extra dimensions. She appears in the Epstein files because she maintained a years-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein that included personal correspondence, phone calls, in-person meetings at Harvard and elsewhere, and a flight on his private jet. Documents show the relationship began around 2004 through Epstein's associate John Brockman and continued through at least 2015, well after Epstein's 2008 sex trafficking conviction.

Did Lisa Randall fly on Epstein's private jet?

Yes. In November 2014, Randall flew on Epstein's private jet from St. Thomas to Boston. Documents show that Epstein had a boat captain pick her up from Cruz Bay on St. John and bring her to his private Caribbean island, where she departed by helicopter to the St. Thomas Jet Center. Other passengers on the flight included LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, former MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito, and Epstein's then-girlfriend Karyna Shuliak.

What was the nature of Lisa Randall's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents paint a picture of a sustained personal and intellectual relationship. Epstein used Randall's expertise as social currency — for example, telling JP Morgan CEO Jes Staley that Randall would spend time with his daughter discussing women in physics. His assistant Lesley Groff regularly coordinated phone calls and meetings between them. Epstein visited Randall at Harvard and scheduled meetings at academic institutes. Randall appeared on Edge.org event guest lists alongside other scientists in Epstein's orbit. In a statement, Randall said she 'deeply regret[ted] maintaining contact' after his crimes were revealed.

How did Jeffrey Epstein use his connection with Lisa Randall?

Epstein leveraged his relationship with Randall to cultivate connections with powerful figures. When JP Morgan CEO Jes Staley's daughter expressed interest in physics, Epstein offered Randall's time for mentoring, forwarding her emails to Staley as a favor. This pattern — using access to elite scientists as a networking tool — was a hallmark of Epstein's social strategy. Randall also appeared in Epstein's calendar reminders about her public talks, suggesting he tracked her career and used attendance at her events as part of his social positioning.

Who is Lisa Randall and why does she appear in the Epstein files?

Lisa Randall is a prominent Harvard theoretical physicist known for her work on particle physics and extra dimensions. She appears in the Epstein files because she maintained a years-long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein that included personal correspondence, phone calls, in-person meetings at Harvard and elsewhere, and a flight on his private jet. Documents show the relationship began around 2004 through Epstein's associate John Brockman and continued through at least 2015, well after Epstein's 2008 sex trafficking conviction.

Did Lisa Randall fly on Epstein's private jet?

Yes. In November 2014, Randall flew on Epstein's private jet from St. Thomas to Boston. Documents show that Epstein had a boat captain pick her up from Cruz Bay on St. John and bring her to his private Caribbean island, where she departed by helicopter to the St. Thomas Jet Center. Other passengers on the flight included LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, former MIT Media Lab director Joi Ito, and Epstein's then-girlfriend Karyna Shuliak.

What was the nature of Lisa Randall's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?

The documents paint a picture of a sustained personal and intellectual relationship. Epstein used Randall's expertise as social currency — for example, telling JP Morgan CEO Jes Staley that Randall would spend time with his daughter discussing women in physics. His assistant Lesley Groff regularly coordinated phone calls and meetings between them. Epstein visited Randall at Harvard and scheduled meetings at academic institutes. Randall appeared on Edge.org event guest lists alongside other scientists in Epstein's orbit. In a statement, Randall said she 'deeply regret[ted] maintaining contact' after his crimes were revealed.

How did Jeffrey Epstein use his connection with Lisa Randall?

Epstein leveraged his relationship with Randall to cultivate connections with powerful figures. When JP Morgan CEO Jes Staley's daughter expressed interest in physics, Epstein offered Randall's time for mentoring, forwarding her emails to Staley as a favor. This pattern — using access to elite scientists as a networking tool — was a hallmark of Epstein's social strategy. Randall also appeared in Epstein's calendar reminders about her public talks, suggesting he tracked her career and used attendance at her events as part of his social positioning.

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Lisa Randall, a Harvard theoretical physicist, maintained years of direct contact with Jeffrey Epstein spanning from approximately 2004 to at least 2015, including personal emails, phone calls arranged through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff, a flight on Epstein's private jet in November 2014, and a brief visit to his Caribbean island.

Randall appears extensively in direct personal correspondence with Epstein and his staff. Emails show Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff repeatedly coordinating phone calls and meetings between them, Epstein arranging for Randall to mentor JP Morgan CEO Jes Staley's daughter on women in physics, and scheduling visits when Epstein traveled to Harvard. She is also listed on a November 2014 flight manifest alongside Reid Hoffman and Joi Ito, and appears in Epstein's calendars and reminder notes through at least December 2015. Her name appears in a large physics conference attendee list alongside other prominent scientists, and in Edge.org dinner event records from 2006.

Key Highlights

•Flew on Epstein's private jet in November 2014 alongside Reid Hoffman and Joi Ito, after being picked up by boat from St. John and briefly visiting Epstein's private Caribbean island
•Epstein personally offered Randall's time to JP Morgan CEO Jes Staley's daughter Alexa for mentoring on 'women in physics,' and forwarded Randall's emails to Staley — indicating Epstein used scientific contacts as social currency
•Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff coordinated multiple phone calls and meetings between Randall and Epstein, including scheduling Harvard visits in 2012 and arranging meetings at an unspecified institute in 2012
•Relationship began around 2004 through literary agent John Brockman, a key Epstein-science connector, and continued well after Epstein's 2008 conviction — calendar entries reference her through December 2015
•Randall issued a public statement saying she was 'appalled by the full extent of allegations' and 'deeply regret[ted] maintaining contact'

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eat fee. On the registration page, click on the link that says 'Enter promotional code’ and enter: *AcademicDialoger* /note: the invite is only for Lisa Randall and is not transferable as we are limited to only 150 participants. There are no sponsors. We increase the retreat fee weekly to reward the people th

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11:28:51 -0500 To: Lisa Randa] | aes Subject: Re: Invite to Dialog 2014 (16 months away) sundance is nice ,, go On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 11:17 AM, Lisa Randall i wrote: Is this worthwhile? -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Invite to Dialog 2014 (16 months away) Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:05:58 -08

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When she is back from New Zealand for sure. From: Jeffrey Epstein To: Jes Staley Sent: Tue Sep 08 07:08:50 2009 Subject tell you daughter that Lisa Randall will spend as much time as she wants with her -discussing women in physics. *********************************************************** The informa

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From: Jeffrey Epstein <• evacatio mail.com> To: Jes Staley < Sent: 9/8/2009 12:08:50 PM Subject: tell you daughter that Lisa Randall will spend as much time as she wants with her -discussing women in physics. *********************************************************** The informa

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ubject: Jeffrey Epstein <* evacatio mail.com> Jes Staley < 10/212009 10:36:14 PM Fwd: forward to your daughter Forwarded messa e ------- From: Lisa Randall Date: Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 5:27 PM Subject: Re: To: Jeffrey Epstein <ieevacationegmail.com>, Hi Jeffrey. It was interesting-as always. For your ques

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n Weinberg. Mathew Buckley, Frank Wilczek. Neil Weiner. Savas Dimopoulos. ICantao Wang, Cumuli Vafa. Dan Chum,, Nina ATiCailli- Flamed, Aaron Pierce. Lisa Randall. David Gross. Gordy Kane. Joe I.ykken, Kip Thome. China Nappi. 1:dwanl Witten. Gia Dvali. John SCIIWWW, Nati Seiberg. Mike Turner, Rocky Kolb, David

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Original Message From: Alexa N. Staley <M To: Jes Staley Sent: Mon Dec 21 10:40:20 2009 Subject: Hi Did you get the contact information for Lisa Randall? SDNY_GM_00077478 Confidential Treatment Requested by JPMorgan Chase JPM-SDNY-00000605 EFTA_00 187948 EFTA01300396

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From: To: Sent: Subject: Jeffrey Epstein <* evacatio mail.com> Jes Staley < 8!20!20101:23:40 PM Fwd: ----- Forwarded messy e ------- From: Lisa Randall Date: Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 8:18 AM Subject: Re: To: Jeffrey Epstein <ieevacationegmail.com> Depends what you want to know. Andy works on black hole

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d of virtual-intellectual conspiracy-in restraint-of-trade." — Bruce Sterling, "Third Culture Schmoozing" 2006 FeDruary 23. 2000 Charles Simonyi, Lisa Randall "The dinner party was a microcosm of a newly dominant sector of American business." — Wired 2005 2004 http://www.edge.org/documents/dinners/dinne

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begins at Sundown Reminder: Dan Ariely in NY at the 92nd Street Y Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY Dec. 6-13 Mann Reminder: Noam Chomsky Reminder: Lisa Randall giving talk on Dark Matter & the Dinosaurs & the connections in the Universe at 7:30 Dec. 7 at the Hayden Planetarium. Reception after 3:00pm EST (

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r: Dan Ariely in NY at the 92nd Street Y Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY Dec. 6-13 Mon. Dec. 7.2015 STT Reminder Noam Chomsky's birthday Reminder: Lisa Randall giving talk on Dark Matter & the Dinosaurs & the connections in the Universe at 7:30 Dec. 7 at the Hayden Planetarium. Reception after 3:00pm EST (

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Reminder: Dan Aridly in NY at the 92'd Street Y Reminder: Simon Ghraichy in NY Dec. 6-13 Mon. Dec. 7.2015 STT Reminder: Noam Chomsky's Reminder: Lisa Randall giving talk on Dark Matter & the Dinosaurs & the connections in the Universe at 7:30 Dec. 7 at the Hayden Planetarium. Reception after 3:00pm EST (

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l? On Dec 18, 2012, at 10:01 AM, wrote: > Driving so lets try in mext couple hours. No correct Original Message > • From: Lesley Groff > To: Lisa Randall > Subject: Jeffrey Epstein > Sent: Dec 18, 2012 9:47 AM > • Hello Lisa...what time would be good for you today for Jeffrey to give you a call? Sh

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012 17:51:04 +0000 Importance: Normal Thats weird. I was free and it was on. Lets try tomorrow morning Original Message From: Lesley Groff To: Lisa Randall Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Sent: Dec 18, 2012 12:44 PM Hi Lisa...Jeffrey tried your cell twice...is there a better time for him to call? On Dec

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On Dec 18, 2012, at 12:51 PM, wrote: mats weird. I was free and it was on. Lets try tomorrow morning Original Message From: Lesley Groff To: Lisa Randall Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Sent: Dec 18, 2012 12:44 PM Hi Lisa...Jeffity tried your cell twice...is there a better time for him to call? On Dec

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On Dec 18, 2012, at 12:51 PM, wrote: Thats weird. I was free and it was on. Lets try tomorrow morning Original Message From: Lesley Groff To: Lisa Randall Subject: Re: Jeffrey Epstein Sent: Dec 18, 2012 12:44 PM Hi Lisa...Jeffrey tried your cell twice...is there a better time for him to call? On Dec

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hu, 22 Mar 2012 21:49:58 +0000 Will do !! Sent from my iPhone On Mar 22, 2012, at 5:13 PM, Jeffrey epstein <[email protected]> wrote: Marvin, Lisa Randall ? , summers ask their schedule Sony for all the typos .Sent from my iPhone On Mar 22, 2012, at 10:06 PM, Lesley Groff •Mlla wrote: Ok will do Se

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From: Lesley Groff To: Epstein Jeffrey <[email protected]> Subject: Lisa Randall Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:35:28 +0000 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Date: March 22, 2012 6:15:26 PM EDT To: "Lesley Groff'

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Sep 5, 2012Source: House Oversight Committee

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The other authors in the family are his sister Susan Pinker and Rebecca’s daughter Yael Goldstein Love. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017554 --- PAGE BREAK --- LISA RANDALL Professor Lisa Randall studies theoretical particle physics and cosmology at Harvard University. Her research connects theoretical insights to puzzl

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