Shelli Brunswick is a visionary executive leader with a customer focus and performance-driven results. She is an expert in spearheading strategic initiatives, thought leadership, operational excellence, collaborative team cultures, and new program development and execution. She has developed robust partnerships and immersive programs to ensure lifelong learning from K-20 to career entry and exit. Brunswick is sought after speaker on space-related issues, entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, workforce development and economic opportunity, space commerce and technology. Her professional background includes serving as Chief Operating Officer at Space Foundation, Government Affairs/Congressional Budget & Appropriations Liaison at US Air Force Financial Management, Budget and Comptroller, and Professor, Acquisition Management at Defense Acquisition University. Brunswick is also a former Chair at Women in Aerospace, Founding Member, Global Ambassador and Mentor at WomenTech Network, and Executive Board Member – Secretary at Manufacturer's Edge.