I’m thrilled to share that a piece I contributed has been featured on the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs’ Space4Women platform. The article spotlights the very first global webinar hosted by Space4Women in partnership with the Cosmic Girls Foundation: “Demystifying Space Careers: Not Just Astronauts.” Held on July 21, 2025, the session brought together young women and girls from around the world to explore how they can shape the future of space – not necessarily by becoming astronauts, but by pursuing paths in fields like economics, law, innovation, and policy.

The webinar featured insightful speakers such as Fani Kallianou de Jong, the newly appointed Space Economy Lead at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and Rachael Olore, a legal officer at the Kenya Space Agency. They shared powerful messages about how diverse skills – ranging from climate policy and finance to space law and governance – can be leveraged to make meaningful contributions beyond traditional astronaut trajectories.

During the engaging Q&A, both speakers emphasized invaluable advice for aspiring space professionals:

• Be your own cheerleader: stand tall and trust yourself, even when others don’t.
• Turn every setback into fuel: let challenges motivate your next steps.
• Seek mentors and allies: the space community is open and supportive – don’t hesitate to ask for help.
• Embrace lifelong learning: the space sector is interdisciplinary – keep growing.
• Follow your passion with discipline: when work aligns with purpose, it transforms into meaningful journey.
• Silence limiting beliefs: you belong here – your dreams are valid, no matter who tells you otherwise.

Being part of such an initiative – and seeing my words amplify this inclusive message – fills me with immense pride. It reaffirms that the future of space calls for a rich diversity of voices and talents. I’m honored to stand alongside those striving to build a more accessible and equitable space ecosystem.

Take a look at the article here