2023 ASCEND Diverse Dozen
ASCEND is excited to announce the 2023 Diverse Dozen (D12). D12 is a partnership between ASCEND and astrodynamicist Moriba Jah, co-founder/chief scientist at Privateer; associate professor of aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics at the University of Texas.
These individuals represent an exclusive ASCEND community of thought leaders and activists, whose intellectual and emotional commitment to building a sustainable off-world future knows no bounds. This year’s cohort represents nine countries including Argentina, Canada, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Paraguay, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Join the members of D12 at 2023 ASCEND on Tuesday, 24 October, from 1130–1230 hrs PDT, as they unveil their visionary thoughts on space.

Mustapha Agbadi
Bismerk Solicitors

Sahil Bhatia
University of Bremen

Pablo Carlos Budassi
Awe infographics

Allen Herbert
General Manager, StarLab Oasis LTD

Malkia Kelelue
Kenya Space Agency

Michelle Lucas
Higher Orbits

Yumna Majeed
Exploration – Cosmos to Classroom

Alejandro J. Roman Molinas
Paraguayan Space Agency

Claire Nelson
OASEAS at the Space Futures Forum

Chau Nguyen
NYSA LLC

Grecia Olano O’Brien
Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec

Kristen Price
Blue Origin