Lesa Roe

Lesa Roe is a distinguished executive with extensive leadership experience in academia and aerospace. Currently, Roe serves as a board member and vice-chair at the Universities Space Research Association and holds multiple board positions at Solid Power, Inc. and the Space Dynamics Laboratory. As CEO of Front Roe Services, LLC, and former CEO and Chancellor of the University of North Texas System, Roe has demonstrated a strong capability in strategic management and operations. Previous roles at NASA include Acting Deputy Administrator and various leadership positions that shaped the agency's strategic initiatives and budget management. Roe's educational background includes degrees in Electrical Engineering and advanced business certifications from prestigious institutions such as Harvard and the University of Michigan, underpinning a solid foundation for a career marked by significant accomplishments in space technology and higher education governance.