Shelli Brunswick brings a rich perspective and deep vision of the global space ecosystem, advocating for space technology innovation, entrepreneurship, and global partnership. Shelli collaborates with organizations around the world to connect the commercial, government, and educational sectors. This includes speaking at more than 100 global engagements annually to advance space technology. Her role as a thought leader and her engagement with esteemed think tanks such as the Hudson Institute and the Wilson Center, as well as being the BIED Society Executive Director for the Center for International Space Policy, illuminate her capacity to shape conversations around innovation, technology, and policy. She has contributed her expertise to research initiatives for NASA and ESA, shaping our understanding of the evolving global space paradigm.

Formerly a space acquisition, program management leader, and congressional liaison for the U.S. Air Force and COO at Space Foundation, she champions space for all and technology. Her accolades—the Top 100 Women of the Future in Emerging Technology, the Chief in Tech Award, two Lifetime Achievement Awards, the DEI and Role Model of the Year, and more—aptly reflect her impactful presence. As a global champion, she was selected as one of the 100 Voices for Our Planet by the United Nations, demonstrating her impact across a diversity of stakeholders and economic sectors.

Shelli Brunswick | CEO & Founder – SB Global LLC | Forbes Technology Council