Charlie McGillis

Charlie McGillis has more than 30 years of defense and executive leadership experience. She served over twenty-six years in the United States Air Force as an Intelligence Officer, retiring in June 2014, at the rank of Colonel. Following retirement, she served as a Commercial Integration Cell Consultant, representing Commercial Satellite Operators to facilitate better coordination and information sharing with the United States Government. Ms. McGillis received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and also earned three post graduate degrees. Ms. McGillis is a member of the IAA committee on Space Traffic Management. She is also a champion for STEM initiatives for girls as a member of AstraFemina and teaches at two summer camps sponsored by American Association of University Women. She was also selected into the first cohort to support the SpaceHero Insider Program, a global community to advance space for humankind.