Paul is the former Founder and Chief Story Architect of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab’s StoryLab. StoryLab is NASA’s first “story accelerator”: a strategic communications shop that brings expertise to the Lab in using the tools and language of storytelling to support JPL's impact on humanity.

With more than 20 years in strategic communications, Paul has a knack for “communicating complexity” and the “right kind of crazy”. He has successfully executed large scale ecosystem campaigns ranging from billion-dollar science missions like Mars Sample Return to unveiling the habitability of Venus to finding the biosignatures of life on other worlds. These campaigns involved creating and leading a strategic communications plan including executive, crisis, and internal communications, managing multi-stakeholder interests, and building emotional investment that drives impact, enrollment, and funding.

In addition to creating compelling messages through StoryLab, Paul co-created a “Credible Messenger” workshop with Caltech to identify and grow authentic, credible messengers to activate narratives around the future of our planet, resources on other worlds, and the technology to make it all real.

Paul has consulted or spoke on story strategy and the power of a kindred quest through a shared story with NASA HQ and other NASA centers, the UN, Boston Consulting Group, Google X, The Moonshot Factory, Caltech, CSUN, ASU, CalArts, Art Center, SXSW, C2 Montreal, Lululemon, California Science Center, Exploratorium, and several other Institutions across the globe.

Step inside the high-stakes world of space security with Theresa Hitchens, a trailblazing journalist and analyst whose career spans over three decades at the intersection of national defense, global policy, and the final frontier. In this episode, Theresa shares stories from her front-row seat covering everything from U.S. military space strategy to the delicate art of international space governance.

Discover how her leadership at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research shaped global norms for responsible behavior in orbit and hear behind-the-scenes insights from her reporting at Breaking Defense, where she unpacks the rapidly evolving landscape of national security space. Whether you’re a space policy enthusiast, a defense insider, or just fascinated by the geopolitics above our heads, you’ll find Theresa’s perspective both eye-opening and essential.

Tune in for a conversation that connects the dots between diplomacy, technology, and the future of humanity in space-guided by one of the field’s most respected voices.

Sabrina Thompson is a pioneering figure in the world of aerospace engineering, an advocate for women in STEM, and the visionary CEO and Founder of GIRL IN SPACE CLUB. With a multifaceted career that encompasses roles at NASA as an Aerospace Engineer/Astrodynamicist, as well as an Atmospheric Physicist, she has established herself as a leading force in space exploration and innovation.

At NASA, Sabrina's expertise lies in designing orbits and trajectories, a critical aspect of space missions reminiscent of the legendary Katherine Johnson's contributions. Her work involves calculating precise paths for spacecraft, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring successful missions. Sabrina's exceptional skills in this field have earned her the respect and admiration of her peers.

In addition to her accomplishments at NASA, Sabrina has been recognized with numerous awards and honors for her remarkable contributions to the aerospace industry. She holds a U.S. Patent for her groundbreaking invention, a miniaturized astrometric alignment sensor, which enhances the guidance, navigation, and control systems for both distributed and non-distributed applications.

Despite her technical prowess, Sabrina also embraces her artistic side, proudly referring to herself as an "Artsy" engineer. This unique perspective has fueled her passion for innovation and inspired her to found GIRL IN SPACE CLUB in 2018 under the name LAUNCHPAD. The organization has since evolved into a platform that combines space exploration with art and fashion to engage and inspire youth, particularly young girls, in STEM fields.

Under Sabrina's leadership, GIRL IN SPACE CLUB has developed a signature creative STEM educational program called STEMulating Art®. By using space-themed art, a captivating sci-fi book series, and a distinctive fashion line, the organization addresses the specific needs and aspirations of women in space travel while motivating the next generation of female innovators.

Sabrina's commitment to pushing boundaries extends to the realm of flight suits and spacesuits. In 2022, she spearheaded a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, raising over $80K to bring to life the first women's space travel suit. This patent-pending flight suit incorporates an innovative feature that allows women to use the bathroom without having to remove the entire suit, ensuring convenience and comfort during Earth-based and space missions. The design represents a significant advancement in spacesuit technology and addresses a long-standing challenge faced by females in aviation and space.