Leadership

Leadership

The Human Space Program is driven by a devoted network of exceptional volunteers all across the globe, and led by these extraordinary humans.

Board of Directors

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Frank White

Frank White Board Chair & President

Dr. Irene Porro

Dr. Irene Porro Board Member

Greg Barr

Greg Barr Treasurer, Board Member

Team

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Alison Mattos

Alison Mattos Director, Corporate Partnership & Sponsorship

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Kevin Russell

Kevin Russell Director, Simulation Innovation

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Michael Vinal

Michael Vinal Director, Web3

Advisors

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Mark Wagner

Dr. Mark Wagner Space Education & Blog Content

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Cristina Star

Cristiana Starr Environmental Task Force Lead

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Inara Tabir

Inara Tabir ORT AfterGlow & Community Cultivator

MaryLiz Bender

MaryLiz Bender Multimedia Producer

Advisory Council

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Richelle Gribble

Richelle Gribble Expeditionary Artist & Analog Astronaut

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Ron Rosano

Ron Rosano Space Educator, Galactic Unite / "Spacechats" Organizer

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Dr. Stanley G. Rosen

Dr. Stanley G. Rosen Former Vice Chair, National Space Society

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Nicole Stott

Nicole Stott Former NASA Astronaut, Founder of SFAF

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Rachel Lyons

Rachel Lyons Former Executive Director, Space for Humanity

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Dr. Annahita Nezami

Dr. Annahita Nezami Chartered Psychologist, Founder & Creative Director of EarthScapeVR

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Rick Tumlinson

Rick Tumlinson Co-Founder, Space Frontier Foundation /Founding Partner, Spacefund

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Claudia Welss

Claudia Welss Chairman of the Board, Institute of Noetic Sciences & Founder, Conscious Space Economy

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Charles D. Walker

Charles D. Walker Former NASA Astronaut

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Angelique Ahlström

Angelique Ahlstrom Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Flash Forest

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Luci Prosapio

Luci Prosapio Founder, Sempre Space Events Expert

Inclusion Council

Working together to foster a culture that celebrates our uniqueness and prioritizes our unity and vitality.

Visit our Inclusion Council page for more information.

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