Kim Crider

Kim Crider is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the aerospace and technology sectors. Currently serving as a Founding Partner at Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy since May 2023, Kim has also held positions as a Board Director and Board Advisor for various companies since August 2021. Previously, Kim was the Chief Technology Innovation Officer for the United States Space Force from 2018 to June 2021 and a Major General in the United States Air Force, where service extended from May 1986 to June 2021. Other significant roles include Partner at velocityHUB from 2016 to 2017, CIO-Executive IT Consultant at Harvard University from 2014 to 2016, and Senior Information Systems Engineer at MITRE from 1999 to 2014. Kim holds a Graduate Certification in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Duke University, and a Master of Business Administration from Western New England University.