Karina Drees is a highly accomplished business executive with a diverse background in the space and technology industries. She holds a Master of Business Administration from MIT's Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University. Drees has worked in various leadership positions in her career, most notably as the President of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, Vice-Chair of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee at the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the Mojave Air & Space Port.

Her past experience also includes serving as the Deputy General Manager of the Mojave Air & Space Port, the National Security Sector at SRA International, the Chief Operations Officer at TRX Systems, and as a Prize Development Summer Intern at XPRIZE. Drees' expertise lies in commercial space transportation, space exploration, and emerging technologies.

As an accomplished businesswoman, Drees has helped drive innovation in the space industry and has worked tirelessly to bring new opportunities and growth. With her vast experience and knowledge, Drees is a valuable asset to any organization in the field of space exploration or emerging technologies.