Become a Mentor

Inspire the Next Generation of Innovators


At Expanding Frontiers, we believe that mentorship is one of the most powerful tools in shaping future leaders. Our programs—including the Space Entrepreneur Summer Academy (SESA), the Space Tech Expo & Competition, internships, and more—are driven by passionate mentors who share their expertise, experience, and time to guide the next generation of space and tech innovators.

Whether your background is in engineering, business, marketing, finance, or the space industry, your insights can spark meaningful growth in students and early-stage founders.


Why Mentor With Us?

  • 🧠 Share your expertise with curious and motivated students and entrepreneurs.

  • 🌐 Expand your network by joining a growing ecosystem of professionals, investors, and innovators.

  • 🚀 Make an impact by contributing to space entrepreneurship and STEM advancement in underserved communities.

  • 📚 Inspire real change by helping participants tackle real-world challenges in tech and space.

Jane Lea Hicks

Expanding Frontiers

Pamela Zelbst

Jayant Ramakrishnan

Rod Pyle


Sam Houston State University

Bastion Technologies

Sidney Nakahodo

Seldor Capital

Jesse Jones

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Dr. Teviet Creighton

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

National Space Society

Blair DeWitt

Lunar Station

Patricia Hynes

Commercial Space
Progress Foundation

Robert Milner

Sam Houston State University

Ali McChiri

Sam Houston State University

Jorge Hernandez

Bastion Technologies

Larry Strader

Metis Technology Solutions

Russel Adams

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Adil Jafry

Ecosphere

Danica Vallone

Red Hen Ind. / XPRIZE Found.

Reba Cardenas McNair

Cardenas Development Company


Ready to Guide the Next Generation?

If you are passionate about innovation, community, and mentorship, we would love to have you on board.

Charles Mize

Sam Houston State University

Trey Mebane

Bastion Technologies

Steven Gonzalez

Seldor Capital

Paul Deere

Texas A&M University

Dr. Volker Quetschke

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

William Steele

Supply Pay

Sean Casey

Silicon Valley Space Center

New Space Capital

Marcela Ronquillo