"Audaciously optimizing life’s potential. "
Arianna Sanchez serves as a contracted (Stellar Solutions Inc.) Systems Engineer for the Lunar Surface Innovation Initiative (LSII) in NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate at Headquarters in Washington, D.C. LSII spurs the deployment of technologies needed for lunar surface exploration and accelerates the technology readiness levels (TRL) of key systems and components across low to mid-TRL technology portfolios. In her role, Ms. Sanchez supports strategy, planning and integration to facilitate LSII’s implementation and achieve its goal of maturing technologies needed for sustainable operations on the moon.
Prior to her current role, Ms. Sanchez worked in the medical technologies profession while pursuing her undergraduate degree. She performed technical roles across operations, regulatory affairs, and engineering. She has hands-on experience in the end-to-end product design and manufacturing process of instruments with neurosurgical and critical care applications.
Ms. Sanchez is an early career professional joining Stellar Solutions and NASA upon receiving a B.Sc., Aerospace Engineering (BSAE) from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB ‘20). Throughout her career, she has served local-community based organizations (Imagine-LA, Hollywood Food Coalition) and global professional organizations (Space Generation Advisory Council, American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics) in various supporting and leadership roles. Currently, she is helping to shape AIAA’s leadership development program and public policy initiatives through her work as Chair and Deputy Director, respectively.
Last Updated: 25 July 2023