Diane Ward

Diane Ward is an accomplished professional currently serving as Chair for the 2024 and 2025 SmallSat Education Conference at Kennedy Space Center, overseeing event management and sponsorship initiatives. As Director of Educational Outreach and Teacher Training for the Western New York Invention Convention, Diane has significantly increased participant engagement and outreach. Diane is also a Professor at Ducere Global Business School and holds the position of Chief Strategy Officer and Cofounder at Launchpad23, Inc., fostering an online environment for gifted students. Additional roles include Director of Educational Outreach and Training at Enterprise In Space and Volunteer Chair for the Space Force Association. Diane's extensive educational background includes a Masters in Informatics from the University at Buffalo, an MBA, and further certifications in business intelligence and web design from leading institutions.