Dr. Mae Jemison is a multifaceted leader with accomplishments in entrepreneurship, engineering, medicine, education, and space exploration. As the first woman of color in space, she flew aboard the NASA-Japanese Spacelab J mission. Beyond her NASA career, Jemison has integrated the physical and social sciences with art and culture to address global challenges. She leads the 100 Year Starship® (100YSS), a nonprofit aimed at enabling human interstellar travel within the next century while improving life on Earth. Through Signal Hill Road Publishing, she also seeks to share transformative stories and bold ideas with the public.

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Jemison's academic and professional work spans various fields, including biomedical research and science education. A Fellow at the Hagler Institute for Advanced Study, she has contributed to optimizing biomedical instruments and advancing diversity and inclusion in STEM. Additionally, she founded multiple organizations, such as The Jemison Group, Inc., and The Earth We Share™ (TEWS), an international science camp. Her nonprofit, the Dorothy Jemison Foundation for Excellence, has implemented numerous programs aimed at improving STEM education globally.

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In recognition of her contributions, Jemison has received numerous accolades and holds positions on several prestigious boards. She is an active public speaker, having delivered keynotes at major events like the UN COP24 and the White House. Jemison has also authored books and contributed to media projects, including serving as a host for National Geographic’s “One Strange Rock” and advising on the miniseries “Mars.” Her educational background includes degrees in Chemical Engineering and African and Afro-American Studies from Stanford University, and a medical doctorate from Cornell University Medical College.