Team & Story
2023 was a year of growth for Space for Humanity as we built upon our historic 2022.
Among our accomplishments this year was Keisha Schahaff who flew aboard Virgin Galactic’s Unity, becoming the first Caribbean woman to go to space. But, she was also the first human to go through our newly, in-house developed CAP program, blazing a trail for future Citizen Astronauts.
We are expanding access to space for all of humanity.
Primary Initiatives
Citizen Astronaut Program
The Inclusion Council
S4H Merchandise Line
Launch Parties
Diversifying and Expanding our Global Network
Space for Humanity is organizing the planet’s first Sponsored Citizen Astronaut Program, where leaders, from any walk of life, can apply for an opportunity to go to space and experience the Overview Effect: the cognitive shift in awareness that occurs when a human being looks down on the Earth from space.
Each year, a new crew is selected from a diverse group of leaders from around the globe. Upon their return, each citizen astronaut has a commitment to leveraging that experience for the collective good.
Through our citizen spaceflight program, leadership training, and collaborative efforts to educate the public, we are setting the stage to create the world we want, both here on Earth and throughout the cosmos
We believe our future in space will be determined by who we resolve to be on Earth, today.
We are expanding access to space for all of humanity.
We envision a world where we embrace a culture of interconnectedness as we venture into the stars.
We are Space for Humanity, and that means everyone.
The values, principles and commitments that drive us.
The Power of Perspective
The Overview Effect gives us an expanded perspective, and allows us to live with a deepened relationship to the Earth and each other. We believe this perspective shift is the key to effectively addressing our world’s most intractable challenges, and this is how we live our lives.
Self-Responsibility
I am responsible for the reality I create. I take full responsibility for myself, for my work, my relationships, and keeping our shared vision alive.
Growth-Mindset
I empower my own growth, and that of others. I acknowledge we are all continuously growing and shifting, and that’s what this mission is about.
Communicate with Kindness
I will communicate with others promptly and with respect.
If you win, we all win.
We celebrate all wins towards our shared vision, knowing that your success is my success. We are each other's biggest cheerleaders.
Alliance Network
A collective of trusted Advisors, Scientists, Partners, Ambassadors, and Inclusion Council members that inform and guide our mission
Directors
The visionaries and directors of our mission.
Ryan Kriser
Chairman of the Board of Space for Humanity, Founder & CEO at Helios Capital
Claudia Welss
Vice Chair of the Board of Space for Humanity, Board Chairman of the Institute of Noetic Sciences
Amaresh Kollipara
Vice Chair-Elect of the Board of Space for Humanity, Trustee at SETI, Chief Revenue Officer, Offworld
Dylan Taylor
Founder of Space for Humanity, Chairman & CEO at Voyager Space Holdings
Matthew J. Kuta
Co-Founder & President of Voyager Space Holdings
Sarah Cruddas
Host of Contact on Discovery Channel & Science Channel
Chris Boshuizen
Australian Astronaut, Scientist, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Musician
Katya Echazarreta
Electrical Engineer, Citizen Astronaut, Public Speaker, Activist, and Model
Yemi A.D.
Founder, CEO, Serial Entrepreneur
Mason Angel
Venture Capitalist and founding member of Industrious Ventures
Rachel Lyons
CEO and Founder of EarthRise Leadership, former Executive Director of Space for Humanity
Team
Meet the humans that show up every day to realize our mission.
Antonio Peronace
Executive Director
Aisha Said (Maikala Harris)
Director of Programs
Sophia Stewart
Director of Operations
Ben Simkins
Director of Creative & Content Strat.
Sarah Nickell
Public Relations Lead
Viridiana Ballesteros
Administrative Assistant
Andy Ayrey
Web & Technology Strategy