Krista Roth

Krista Roth, PMP, currently serves as Chief Engineer for the United States Space Force since June 2020, providing guidance on technical processes and program reviews within the Innovation Branch. Roth has held multiple roles such as Program Manager and Payload Branch Chief at the DoD Tetra Program Office and previously at Kobayashi Maru, where responsibilities included leading test and evaluation efforts. With a background in the United States Air Force, experience includes project and flight test management for national asset satellites, involvement in payload hardware management, and leading contracts with major defense contractors. Krista Roth holds two Master of Science degrees in Astronautical Engineering and Space Systems Engineering, along with a Bachelor of Science in Astronautical Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy.