Audrey Schaffer — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Senior Vice President for Global Policy & Government Strategy at Slingshot Aerospace.
Established the U.S. Space Force as a new branch of the armed forces.
Developed a U.S. policy to refrain from destructive anti-satellite missile testing.
Negotiated United Nations space sustainability guidelines.
Cemented U.S. leadership in space traffic coordination.
Previously served as Director for Space Policy at the National Security Council, The White House.
Held roles at the United States Department of the Air Force and NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate.

Biography

Audrey Schaffer is the Senior Vice President for Global Policy & Government Strategy at Slingshot Aerospace, where she is responsible for shaping the global space policy landscape and guiding the company's strategic engagement with governments. She is recognized as an expert in space policy, bringing extensive experience from across the civil, commercial, and national security space sectors.