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Cocoa Beach, Fl, Us

Alexandria, Va, Us

Edgesource supports the Pentagon’s Defense Digital Service (DDS) organization, responsible for rapidly fielding emerging technologies, and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). I support a DDS/NAVAIR project to exploit commercial small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for technology development and training by the US Government and allied militaries.

The SPACErePORT is a popular space industry newsletter, distributed weekly to ~1500 email subscribers, ~1800 X and Threads followers, and ~3000 LinkedIn Group members. I produce and distribute the publication using the MailChimp platform along with other social media networks.

Reston, Virginia, Us

ICF is an international consultancy providing a variety of services for government and commercial clients. My multiple assignments were to DHHS and FHFA, developing user documentation for a large Medicare software project, writing complex contract deliverables, and providing business/contract management support for an underage refugee placement program.

Cape Canaveral, Florida, Us

Starfighters provides F-104 supersonic flight research and training for commercial, government, international markets. My responsibilities included market development for commercial, military, and NASA customers, payload requirements coordination and documentation, and proposal development.

Orlando, Florida, Us

SimIS is a SETA contractor developing enterprise-level training system architectures for DoD and NATO. My responsibilities included writing/editing highly technical reports, contract deliverables, articles, and content for website and social media channels.

Camarillo, California, Us

Saalex is a growing defense contractor focused on engineering and logistics for range and weapon systems, space launches, and IT and cybersecurity services. My responsibilities included proposal and technical writing for complex federal (military/NASA) contract solicitations, business development, and capture management.

Daytona Beach, Florida, Us

Embry Riddle supports aerospace education, engineering, and academic research programs. My responsibilities included proposal development for grants and contracts, developing collaborations with commercial and government partners, and serving as a space industry/policy analyst.

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FSRI was a state-sponsored research institute with a mission to expand Florida's role in space research and development. My responsibilities included FSRI startup, including coordination with government/industry/university partners, strategic/policy planning, budget preparation, project management, and public/media affairs.

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The Spaceport Florida Authority was the nation's first spaceport authority (now known as Space Florida), with a mission to develop the commercial launch industry and expand Florida's space enterprise. I relocated from Tallahassee to support its startup, including strategic planning, legislative coordination and reporting, contracting, government/public/media relations, proposal development, and academic/university programs.

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The Commerce Department is responsible for statewide economic development. I served as an economist in the Office of Space Programs, responsible for space industry economic and policy analysis and promotion. I served as staff to a Governor’s Commission on Space, supporting the feasibility study and legislative creation of the Spaceport Florida Authority (now Space Florida).

Master’S Degree, Business Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Communications