Experience

Office of Space Commerce

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant to the Chief of Staff

  • Aug 2023 - Present

  The Office of Space Commerce is the principal unit for space commerce policy activities within the Department of Commerce. Its mission is to foster the conditions for the economic growth and technological advancement of the U.S. commercial space industry. On contract via Global Science & Technology, Inc. The Office of Space Commerce is the principal unit for space commerce policy activities within the Department of Commerce. Its mission is to foster the conditions for the economic growth and technological advancement of the U.S. commercial space industry. On contract via Global Science & Technology, Inc.



GXO, Inc

• United States
• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Government Engagement

  • May 2022 - Aug 2023

  GXO, Inc. is a strategic consultancy offering a tailored suite of services that meet the technical, security, business, regulatory, policy, and strategy needs of the growing commercial space and defense communities. GXO, Inc. is a strategic consultancy offering a tailored suite of services that meet the technical, security, business, regulatory, policy, and strategy needs of the growing commercial space and defense communities.



Virgin Orbit

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Legislative & Government Affairs - Senior

  • Jun 2018 - May 2022

  Virgin Orbit provides dedicated, responsive, and affordable launch services for small satellites. To launch the small satellite revolution, Virgin Orbit operates LauncherOne, a flexible launch service for commercial and government-built satellites. LauncherOne rockets are designed and manufactured in Long Beach, California, and are air-launched from a dedicated 747-400 carrier aircraft capable of operating from many locations in order to best serve each customer’s needs. Virgin Orbit provides dedicated, responsive, and affordable launch services for small satellites. To launch the small satellite revolution, Virgin Orbit operates LauncherOne, a flexible launch service for commercial and government-built satellites. LauncherOne rockets are designed and manufactured in Long Beach, California, and are air-launched from a dedicated 747-400 carrier aircraft capable of operating from many locations in order to best serve each customer’s needs.



Virgin Galactic

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legislative & Government Affairs

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2020

  Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with our advanced air and space vehicles. Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with our advanced air and space vehicles.



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Security Legislative Fellow

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2018



Aerospace Industries Association

• United States
• Industry Associations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant - Legislative Affairs & Communications

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

  Founded in 1919, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is the voice of the American aerospace and defense industry on a wide range of critical national security and economic issues. AIA's expertise represents the interests of manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial systems, space systems, aircraft engines, missiles, materiel, and related components, equipment, services, and information technology. Founded in 1919, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) is the voice of the American aerospace and defense industry on a wide range of critical national security and economic issues. AIA's expertise represents the interests of manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial systems, space systems, aircraft engines, missiles, materiel, and related components, equipment, services, and information technology.



PoliSpace

• United States
• Government Relations Services

• Space Policy Associate

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2017

  PoliSpace is an independent space policy consultancy that provides business strategy, policy research, advocacy, legislative relations and strategic communications to clients. PoliSpace is an independent space policy consultancy that provides business strategy, policy research, advocacy, legislative relations and strategic communications to clients.



Commercial Spaceflight Federation

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Space Policy Intern

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

  The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is the leading voice for the commercial spaceflight industry. Founded in 2006, CSF and its 70+ members are laying the foundation for a sustainable space economy and democratizing access to space for scientists, students, civilians, and businesses. Through the promotion of technology innovation, CSF is guiding the expansion of Earth’s economic sphere, bolstering U.S. leadership in aerospace, and inspiring America’s next generation of engineers and explorers. The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is the leading voice for the commercial spaceflight industry. Founded in 2006, CSF and its 70+ members are laying the foundation for a sustainable space economy and democratizing access to space for scientists, students, civilians, and businesses. Through the promotion of technology innovation, CSF is guiding the expansion of Earth’s economic sphere, bolstering U.S. leadership in aerospace, and inspiring America’s next generation of engineers and explorers.