Karina Drees is a visionary leader with over 25 years of management and leadership experience, including 15 years in the space industry. As President of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, she championed the advancement of commercial human spaceflight, advocating for safety, innovation, and collaboration. Karina chaired the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee, providing industry recommendations to the FAA. Her diverse background in finance, management, and policy, combined with her roles at Mojave Air & Space Port, SRA International, and startups, such as TRX Systems, underscore her passions for technology and business.