Leland Melvin is a prominent figure with a multifaceted career encompassing roles in technology, entrepreneurship, and advocacy for diversity. Currently serving on the Board of Advisors for Explore Mars Inc. and as a member of the Board of Directors for BWX Technologies, Inc., Leland also acts as a Venture Partner at Pier 70 Ventures, focusing on supporting diverse entrepreneurs. Leland's speaking engagements include contributions to TED Conferences and the Creative Artists Agency. An accomplished author, Leland wrote "Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances," and is a Director's Fellow at the MIT Media Lab. Leland's extensive background in science and engineering is complemented by leadership roles, including a position on the Board of Trustees at the University of Richmond.
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