An Evening with Kellie Gerardi | Thought Leader Series

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Presented by Kellie Gerardi, a multi-mission research astronaut, payload specialist, and dynamic science communicator who brings audiences inside the future of human spaceflight with energy, authenticity, and real-world experience. As the 90th woman in history to travel to space and a leader in commercial research missions with Virgin Galactic, she has conducted groundbreaking microgravity experiments while helping expand access to space. Gerardi is also a bestselling children's author, STEM advocate, and influential voice reaching millions, recognized as a 2025 Woman of the Year by USA Today. An accomplished science communicator and advocate for STEM, Gerardi also shares the personal journey behind her career, offering an honest perspective on ambition, resilience and what it means to pursue a place at the frontier of exploration. Come hear from one of the leading voices shaping the future of commercial human spaceflight and discover how the science we conduct in space can help us understand ourselves better on Earth. Admission includes a pre-event reception with light bites and refreshments. Cash bar available. Ignite your curiosity and grow your passion for space and science at our Thought Leader Series! This speaker series highlights leading STEM figures whose work advances the public understanding of science and exploration. Each program is preceded by a reception with light bites, offering an opportunity for connection with other guests. An engaging discussion with the speaker concludes each event, navigating the intersection of discovery and storytelling. Explore past Thought Leader Series events.