Videocast: Aviation and Space Trends and the Impact on Engineering and Supply Chains
Meet Shelli Brunswick, Chief Operating Officer, Space Foundation
Shelli Brunswick, COO of Space Foundation, brings a broad perspective and deep vision of the global space ecosystem — from a distinguished career as a space acquisition and program management leader and congressional liaison for the U.S. Air Force to her current role overseeing Space Foundation's three primary divisions: Center for Innovation and Education, Symposium 365, and Global Alliance.
Advocating for space technology innovation, entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, Shelli collaborates with organizations around the world to connect commercial, government and educational sectors. Shelli was named the 2021 Global Technology Leader and the 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Role Model of the Year Award by WomenTech Network.
Shelli plays an active leadership role with United Nations Space4Women, WomenTech Network, Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) Global Women Leaders Committee (GWLC) Co-Chair, G100 Global Chair for Space Technology, New York University, Global Policy Insights – Global Policy, Diplomacy and Sustainability (GPODS) Fellowship program, Global Policy Insights -- Quad Forum, Space Tourism Society Africa, Tod'Aérs, Lifeboat Foundation, America’s Future Series, Women’s Global Gathering, Manufacturer’s Edge, and Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC.
Meet Heather Castleman, Senior Director Strategy & Marketing, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Americas
Heather is passionate about helping develop the right growth strategies for the business and executing those strategies with excellence. She works hard to make a difference for any business or organization she serves.
Some of her recent accomplishments include leading a team to establish a channel management capability that included the launch of an eCommerce platform, leading a continuous improvement program that generated $5+ million in productivity gains and direct cost savings, and developing a process to fully integrate acquired companies.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional and Technical Communicates from Rochester Institute of Technology. She is also an ILM-certified mentor for accelerating performance and innovation. Heather was joined by her daughter, who is passionate about space and aviation.