I hold a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering and recently completed my Master’s in Space System Engineering. I am SGCE NOPC for Eritrea, I am passionate about promoting the incredible benefits of space exploration for humanity. I actively contribute to the diversity and gender equality team at SGCE (Space Generation Advisory Council) and advocate strongly for inclusivity, particularly in relation to gender and disability, as I firmly believe in equal opportunities for all. My primary focus is raising public awareness and fostering a deeper understanding of the numerous advantages and positive impact that space endeavours have on our society. By combining my academic background, advocacy efforts, and continuous personal growth, I aim to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of space technology, positively influencing society. I am committed to shaping a more inclusive and forward-thinking future for all.

Gillian is an Assistant Manager and Senior Instructor at Space Faculty Private Limited. In her role, she assists in design, planning, and execution of education and outreach programmes for children and youths, such as International Space Challenge (ISC) and Space Buds, a space immersion programme for kindergartners. These programmes aim to develop a robust talent pool in emerging Space faring nations and raise awareness for Southeast Asia’s space ecosystem. She also serves as the SGAC National Point of Contact for Singapore, the Kibo-ABC Singapore Point of Contact, and a member of the IAF Space Education and Outreach Committee.

Specialising in medical technologies for human spaceflight, Ilaria Merli is committed to enabling the future of humankind exploring deep space and to investigating the role this endeavour plays in protecting the health of communities on Earth.
Academically, Ilaria is pursuing a graduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich (ETH Zürich) and holds an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences and Technology from the same university. As part of her studies, she completed two training courses related to space medicine at ESA Academy as well as a traineeship with the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Space Medicine Team at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany. There, she contributed to the development of a comprehensive medical system for the upcoming crewed exploration missions to the Moon and beyond. Next to her university studies, she is working part-time as a project manager at ETH Zürich’s Institute for Astrophysics. In that position, she manages a team of engineers and scientists that contributes to the world’s largest radio telescope which is currently being built in South Africa. To enrich her professional and academic profile, she actively engages in various space-related endeavours such as space analog missions, outreach activities and mentorship programs.

David Diaz is an aerospace engineering student from last semester at the Universidad de Antioquia. As part of one of the first ten aerospace engineers in his country, he has worked in applied research field for more than four years. David is the founder and former coordinator of Voyager, the first aerospace research group at Universidad de Antioquia, and implemented STEAM aerospace projects with children from 11 to 16 years old in his community, Rionegro, Antioquia. He was the executive officer of the EAR analog crew at the analog mission held in September 2022. He excelled as team leader of the ENCANTO team in the Space Design Mission Contest 2022 of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and also supported the 8th South American SGAC Workshop as program team leader. He has been working as a volunteer with indigineous communities in La Guajira for three years.At the moment, David works as a system engineer for the the design mission team at the FACSAT program of the Colombian Air Force. He is a natural leader who has motivated all his classmates to be part of the research groups and develop projects that can change Colombia.

As Co-founder and Lead Strategist of Orbital Space Technologies, Fiorella has made significant contributions in the fields of Space Biology, Entrepreneurship, Space for Sustainability, and Science Diplomacy. Her achievements have earned her recognition as a Latin American Leader in Biotechnology 2021 by the Allbiotech organization and as an Emerging Space Leader 2021 by the International Astronautical Federation, acknowledging her expertise and accomplishments. Fiorella is part of the MUSA Project, which secured First Place in the ICECubes category and received the International Academy of Astronautics Award at the Tokyo 2019 Mission Idea Contest hosted by UNISEC, further showcasing her dedication to advancing space research applications. Additionally, Fiorella has been a member of SGAC since 2019, taking on roles such as Event Manager of the 4th NCAC SGW and Communications Manager for the North, Central America, and the Caribbean Region. Currently, she is contributing her expertise as an advisor to the Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica, working on the development of the Costa Rica National Bioeconomy Law, as part of her efforts to endorse the development of new sustainable bioproduction systems.