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.

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Meet our Mentors

  • Jane Lea Hicks

    Expanding Frontiers

  • Patricia Hynes

    Commercial Space Progress Foundation

  • Robert Milner

    Sam Houston State University

  • Pamela Zelbst

    Sam Houston State University

  • Ali McChiri

    Sam Houston State University

  • Charles Mize

    Sam Houston State University

  • Jayant Ramakrishnan

    Bastion Technologies

  • Jorge Hernandez

    Bastion Technologies

  • Trey Mebane

    Bastion Technologies

  • Sidney Nakahodo

    Seldor Capital

  • Steven Gonzalez

    Seldor Capital

  • Larry Strader

    Metis Technology Solutions

  • Jesse Jones

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

  • Russel Adams

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

  • Dr. Teviet Creighton

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

  • Dr. Volker Quetschke

    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

  • Paul Deere

    Texas A&M University

  • Adil Jafry

    Ecosphere

  • Rod Pyle

    National Space Society

  • Danica Vallone

    Red Hen Ind. / XPRIZE Found.

  • William Steele

    Supply Pay

  • Blair DeWitt

    Lunar Station

  • Reba Cardenas McNair

    Cardenas Development Company

  • Sean Casey

    Silicon Valley Space Center

  • Marcela Ronquillo

    New Space Capital

Ready to Guide the Next Generation?

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