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Marc Etkind
Associate Administrator for Communications at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Marc Etkind is the Associate Administrator for Communications at NASA, a position he has held since January 2021.13 In this role, he directs both internal and external communications for NASA and serves as a senior advisor to agency leaders.14
Professional Background
Prior to joining NASA, Etkind had over two decades of experience in science-based programming and media:
- General Manager of the Science Channel (2015-2021)1
- Senior roles at Discovery Inc., including:
- General Manager and SVP for Content Strategy at Destination America
- VP of Development for Animal Planet1
- Senior Director of Programming for the History Channel1
- Founder and CEO of Pinball Productions1
Responsibilities at NASA
As Associate Administrator for Communications, Etkind:
- Manages an agency-wide staff of over 200 employees1
- Oversees all aspects of NASA's external and internal communications1
- Leads the Office of Communications2
Education and Early Career
Etkind holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Brown University.1 Earlier in his career, he worked as a researcher for various scientific organizations, including:
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Faulkner Island Tern Project
- Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory
- Yale School of Medicine1
His background combines expertise in science communication, media production, and management, which he now applies to sharing NASA's story with the public and inspiring interest in space exploration.
