Science in service of people.

Greg Schmidt is the founder of SpaceForGood and a retired senior leader at NASA, where he served for more than four decades in roles spanning human spaceflight, science program management, and international collaboration. He was a founder of the NASA Astrobiology Institute and later served as founding Deputy Director of the NASA Lunar Science Institute, eventually becoming director of its successor, the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI). Over his career, Greg received multiple NASA medals and awards for scientific leadership, innovation, and service. Beyond science management, Greg has played a central role in communicating space exploration to global audiences. His work has contributed to two Emmy Awards for live science coverage, a Webby Award for digital storytelling, and numerous high-impact public engagements. Through SpaceForGood, Greg brings together his experience in science, storytelling, and collaboration to focus on a single goal: ensuring that the benefits of space exploration meaningfully improve people's lives.

Ashcon Nejad is an Emmy Award-winning creative technologist who bridges storytelling, technology, and strategic execution for SpaceForGood. As Founder and Principal of Marqui Labs, a creative studio blending design, engineering, and film, Ashcon has spent over 15 years transforming complex scientific concepts into compelling narratives. His work has supported major initiatives within NASA and other science institutions, shaping how space exploration and aeronautics are communicated to the world. At SpaceForGood, Ashcon leads strategy, partnerships, and impact initiatives bringing operational excellence and creative insight to the organization's mission of connecting space science to human lives.

Maria Leus leads creative vision, design, and storytelling for SpaceForGood. As founder of Yours Truly, Studio, Maria brings over a decade of experience at the intersection of creative production and scientific engagement including extensive work with NASA's SSERVI program. Her work blends artistic direction with mission-driven storytelling, connecting complex scientific themes to broad audiences. Maria plays a central role in shaping SpaceForGood's documentary projects and public engagement efforts, with particular focus on reaching underserved communities worldwide.