Kristin Showalter

Kristin Showalter is an experienced analyst at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory since May 2014, with a background in space systems and engineering. Prior to this role, Kristin served as an Environmental Control and Life Support Engineer at Paragon Space Development Corporation and worked as a Space Systems Analyst at the same laboratory from July 2009 to July 2013. Additional experience includes positions as an ECLSS Engineer/Mission Control Specialist at Bigelow Aerospace and a Propulsions Design Engineer at Boeing. Alongside coaching for Zero Gravity since June 2006, Kristin completed a Master's in Earth and Planetary Sciences and a Master's in Applied Physics at The Johns Hopkins University, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.