Carol Welsch

Carol Welsch is a seasoned professional in the aerospace and defense sectors, currently serving as a Partner at Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy since October 2023, and as a Space Pro in Business Development at CRC Consulting since March 2021. Welsch has held significant leadership positions, including Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development at Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems and Senior Director of Advanced Systems Development at Orbital Sciences Corporation. Prior roles include Acting Program Director/Deputy Program Director at the Space Development & Test Directorate, Commander/DoD Space Test Program Director at the Space Development Group, and Chief Engineer at the Space Superiority Systems Wing. Welsch's educational background includes a Master's in Strategic Studies from Air War College, a Master's in Aerospace Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and a Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.