Jenn Gustetic

Jenn Gustetic serves as the Director of Early Stage Innovations and Partnerships at NASA, overseeing a substantial annual budget of over $300 million for various innovation programs. With extensive experience in advancing aerospace research and technology, Jenn has held significant roles including the Program Executive for the Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer programs, driving investment into small businesses in the space sector. Additionally, Jenn has served as an Assistant Director for Open Innovation at the White House and has been an active leader on the Board of Trustees for the Van Alen Institute, focusing on urban equity and design. Jenn's academic background includes a Master's in Technology Policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida.