Chris Blackerby Email & Phone Number

Tokyo, JP

Tokyo, Japan

US Embassy Tokyo

* Serve as senior advisor to U.S. Ambassador to Japan on all matters related to Japanese space policy. Provide briefings on space policy and international cooperation to senior U.S. government officials, Congressional delegations and private sector executives.* Act as liaison between NASA and space agencies in Japan, China, Republic of Korea and countries.

Oversaw a team of six individuals that provided strategic and tactical advice to senior NASA management related to international space cooperation between NASA and space agency partners in Japan, Korea, China and Southeast Asia. Led negotiations between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on an innovative international framework agreement that.

Managed the implementation of a new organizational structure for the NASA Advisory Council (NAC), the senior advisory body to the NASA Administrator.Managed all budgetary aspects, including compensation and travel reimbursement for 25-30 members, as well as planning for as many as 8 public meetings a year.Supervised a team of 3 to 5 individuals in planning.

Served as Lead for International Coordination Group (ICG), a multinational group of space agencies coordinating actions for next steps in space exploration.Provided strategic advice concerning international cooperation and supported visits of senior NASA officials at high-level meetings with international counterparts.

NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH

Developed content and served as on-air host of webcast on engines and propulsion seen by students from around the world.Responsible for arranging all astronaut appearances celebration of the Centennial of Flight, one of the largest such events in the country.

Responsible for a 30% student enrollment increase in branch and was subsequently offered promotion to lead foreign teacher liaison.

M.B.A, International Business 2009

Master'S Degree, Political Science/International Relations

B.A, History/Education