Advisory Board
Our Polaris
In the city of El Paso, a dynamic collaboration is underway, uniting academia, commercial space ventures, and government entities to drive space exploration and innovation. Shepherded by key local leaders and national space luminaries, Texas Space Coalition fosters a thriving ecosystem where cutting-edge research, industry expertise, and
In the city of El Paso, a dynamic collaboration is underway, uniting academia, commercial space ventures, and government entities to drive space exploration and innovation. Shepherded by key local leaders and national space luminaries, Texas Space Coalition fosters a thriving ecosystem where cutting-edge research, industry expertise, and policy-making converge. By leveraging the strengths of each sector, Texas Space Coalition is driving El Paso to become a hub for groundbreaking developments in space technology, with a focus on sustainable growth, economic opportunity, and scientific advancement. With the guidance of these experienced leaders, this collective effort ensures that all stakeholders work in harmony toward shared goals, creating a robust foundation for the future of space exploration. We are proud to name these individuals to our Advisory Council who collectively serve as our North Star.
Ron Lopez, Board Chair
President
Astroscale U.S.
Dr. Liz Jurrus Ph.D.
Dr. Liz Jurrus Ph.D.
Systems Engineer, Fellow
Boeing Space & Security
John Keefe
Dr. Liz Jurrus Ph.D.
Former Director, Cross Agency Strategy
NASA
Robert Monarez
Dr. Shery Welsh, Ph.D.
David Radzanowski
VP Finance, F&B
Franklin Mountain Management
David Radzanowski
Dr. Shery Welsh, Ph.D.
David Radzanowski
Former CFO
The Aerospace Corporation and NASA
Summer Webb
Dr. Shery Welsh, Ph.D.
Dr. Shery Welsh, Ph.D.
Director, Texas Government Relations
Blue Origin
Dr. Shery Welsh, Ph.D.
Dr. Shery Welsh, Ph.D.
Dr. Shery Welsh, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Aerospace Center, University of Texas at El Paso
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