Innovation Center

Rob is the Executive Director of the Inspired 24 Innovation Center. His interest in space exploration began at age 8 (and he has the journal entry to prove it). In college, he participated in research for a future Getaway Special experiment that flew on STS-95 in 1998. As a founding member of The Inspired 24, he initiated the Innovation Center to help people from all walks of life with a passion for space to contribute innovation and research to the space community.

The Operations Director is a critical leadership role responsible for creating an environment where all teams and positions within the Innovation Center can succeed and thrive. This role involves overseeing the Center's daily operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

As this is currently a volunteer role, the Operations Director will also play a key part in securing funding for the Innovation Center. This includes hiring and coordinating with a Finance Team Leader to access, manage, and distribute funding effectively.

This role will transition to a paid position once sufficient funding is obtained.

Lucas is an Inspired 24 Innovator. His fascination with space is not rooted in a single event or defining moment; instead, it arises from a profound passion for the possibilities that exist beyond our planet. He is captivated by the vision of a future where cities are thoughtfully designed, outdated concepts are left behind, and humanity embarks on journeys to distant worlds. The prospect of witnessing the dawn of a new era, one that extends beyond his own lifetime, fuels Lucas's excitement for the exploration of space.