Dr. Alex Ignatiev

Dr. Alex Ignatiev is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Lunar Resources, Inc. In addition, he is currently an Emeritus Professor and the former Director of the Center of Advanced Materials at the University of Houston. Dr. Ignatiev has worked in the area of thin-film materials and devices for more than 40 years, and has worked in space technology development since 1986 when he conceived of the concept of thin-film growth in the ultra-vacuum of space.

Dr. Alex Ignatiev is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Lunar Resources, Inc. In addition, he is currently an Emeritus Professor and the former Director of the Center of Advanced Materials at the University of Houston. Dr. Ignatiev has worked in the area of thin-film materials and devices for more than 40 years, and has worked in space technology development since 1986 when he conceived of the concept of thin-film growth in the ultra-vacuum of space.

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Mark McDonald

Mark McDonald serves as the Chief Architect for the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) at NASA Headquarters.  In this role, he provides executive leadership in establishing a long-term vision for STMD investments and the robust NASA space tech portfolio.

Mark McDonald serves as the Chief Architect for the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) at NASA Headquarters.  In this role, he provides executive leadership in establishing a long-term vision for STMD investments and the robust NASA space tech portfolio.

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CMSgt. Amber B. Mitchell, USSF

hief Master Sergeant Amber B. Mitchell is the Chief, Air Force Enlisted Developmental Education, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington D.C. Chief Mitchell formulates and executes Air Force strategic vision, plans, and policies for enlisted developmental education and advises Air Force senior leaders on policies, curricula, and resource issues impacting the professional development and education of over 259,000 Air Force active duty enlisted personnel.

hief Master Sergeant Amber B. Mitchell is the Chief, Air Force Enlisted Developmental Education, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington D.C. Chief Mitchell formulates and executes Air Force strategic vision, plans, and policies for enlisted developmental education and advises Air Force senior leaders on policies, curricula, and resource issues impacting the professional development and education of over 259,000 Air Force active duty enlisted personnel.

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CMSgt Tina R. Timmerman, USSF

Chief Master Sgt. Tina R. Timmerman is the Senior Enlisted Leader of Space Training and Readiness Delta (Provisional), headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. She is the advisor to the commander on matters impacting the professional development, proper utilization and readiness of assigned personnel.

Chief Master Sgt. Tina R. Timmerman is the Senior Enlisted Leader of Space Training and Readiness Delta (Provisional), headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. She is the advisor to the commander on matters impacting the professional development, proper utilization and readiness of assigned personnel.

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Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle, USAF

Brig. Gen. Heather L. Pringle is the Commander, Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Materiel Command, Dayton, Ohio. She is responsible for managing a $2.5 billion Air Force science and technology program and an additional $2.3 billion in externally funded research and development. She is also responsible for leading a government workforce of approximately 6,000…

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