From Education to the Space Economy: Donna Guerin on Making Space Accessible | Women of Space S2

What happens when education, creativity, and space come together?

In this episode of Women of Space Season 2, we speak with Donna Guerin, Founder and Executive Director of Global Lighthouse Studios, about her unconventional journey from education into the emerging space ecosystem.

Donna shares her perspective on space education, Lunar Cities, space art, commercialization and the importance of bringing young people into conversations about the future of space. We also explore what it means to be a woman navigating a rapidly changing industry.

From growing up in Costa Rica to spending more than three decades at NASA, Sandra Cauffman's journey is a story of science, leadership, resilience, and creating opportunities for others.

In this episode of Women of Space, we speak with Sandra Cauffman, former Deputy Director of NASA's Astrophysics Division and former Deputy Director and Acting Director of NASA's Earth Science Division.

During her 35+ year career at NASA, Sandra contributed to major missions including MAVEN, the Mars mission, and the GOES-R satellite series, before moving into senior leadership at NASA Headquarters.

Rebeca Jimenez, recognized as a 2024 Emerging Space Leader by the International Astronautical Federation, joins us to share her journey across technology, space, entrepreneurship, and STEAM education.

From participating in NASA Space Apps challenges and contributing to the Space Generation Advisory Council, to pioneering space education initiatives in Costa Rica, Rebeca is focused on making space more accessible to young people and future innovators.

In this conversation, we explore her journey into the space ecosystem, the importance of education and outreach, opportunities in the growing space sector, and her vision for the next generation of space thinkers.