Leadership

The Space Workforce Institute brought together leaders from three key areas necessary for building a valid, reliable program providing measurable value to the global space industry: space, learning, and credentialing. Below are some of the key attributes and accomplishments of the leaders of Space Workforce Institute. Bio sketches of key leaders are included at the end of this guide.

Space Subject Matter Expert

Space

The space subject matter expertise is provided by Nova Space Inc, an award-winning training company that is transforming the space workforce with purpose-driven learning.

  • Legacy of strengthening cross-functional space teams through professional development, training, and exercise design.
  • Pioneers of purpose-driven digital learning, including Space Knowledge as a Service™.
  • Supported Space Force and US Space Command in organizational design, policy, and doctrine.
  • Decades of experience with Military Services, Pentagon, DARPA, STRATCOM, SPACECOM, NRO, NGA, and leading commercial entities.

Launching in March -
SWI workforce credentials

Starting with the Space Professionalwe will be releasing a series of certificates and certifications, built by space subject matter experts, based on cross-industry standards developed by the space community.
- Our Leadership

SWI Leadership

The Space Workforce Institute brings together senior leaders from the three key sectors essential for creating valid, reliable credentials that deliver measurable value to the global space industry: space, learning, and credentialing. These leaders have built, served, and led global programs across professions; their biographies can be found below.

Christopher Allen Christopher Allen

Christopher Allen

Terry Erdle Terry Erdle

Terry Erdle

Joseph Horvath Joseph Horvath

Joseph Horvath

Bryan Kainrath Bryan Kainrath

Bryan Kainrath

Bill West Bill West

Bill West

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