Judges & mentors
Judges & mentors
Our judges and mentors are influential leaders from across the space industry, representing the vast array of careers available in the new space economy. They provide the expert guidance and diverse perspectives needed to empower the next generation of explorers.
H.H FAHDA BANDER AL SAUD
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Panther Holdings
“The most meaningful experiences push the boundaries of what we thought possible. I’m proud to champion the minds bold enough to reach for the stars through Space Prize KSA.”
Rawny Khadr
Noem Insurance
“Breakthrough innovation requires more than bold ideas. It requires resilient systems, disciplined execution, and the ability to transform vision into a sustainable reality.”
Sheila Kyarisiima
Partner & Chief of Staff at Prime Movers Lab
“As a Civil Engineer by training, I know intimately the value of innovative and progressive STEM exposure, such as that offered by the Space Prize KSA Innovator Challenge. STEAM is foundational to critical thinking and practical problem-solving. The more we can collectively encourage boys and girls worldwide to see STEAM as an accessible field for their careers, the better we will become at solving our most pressing challenges in a more localized and equitable manner.”
Donya Douglas-Bradshaw
Britt Duffy Adkins
Janet Ivey
Jasmine LeFlore
shawna pandya
Ksenia Synkova
Morin Oluwole
Le vitruve
"Supporting Space Prize matters to me because it invests early in talent, confidence, and ambition, especially in young people who will shape the future of science and innovation. It encourages young minds to think bigger, earlier and shows them that their ideas and ambition have a place."
Gavin Mathis
Partner & Chief of Staff at Prime Movers Lab
"Prime Movers Lab exists to fuel breakthrough science that moves civilization forward, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Space Prize embodies that same spirit by spotlighting extraordinary talent tackling the hardest challenges in space. We're proud to be involved because this prize accelerates exactly the kind of transformative innovation the world needs most.
Dr. Hanaa Abdulla Almoaibed
Founder and CEO of Prolegomena Education Advisory
“Career empowerment begins by redefining the boundaries of what is possible. Being a judge for this challenge is about turning interest and excitement into a legitimate career horizon - helping them bridge their imagination capital with their knowledge capital. With knowledge, imagination can be built into structured possibilities and exciting futures.”
bailey burns
ALICIA EVANS
ginger kerrick
Beth Mund
Naomi Rowe-Gurney
frank white
Fahad Ibrahim Alhussain
Founding Partner at Nadir Space
"As a space pioneer who transitioned from engineering early satellite networks to launching the first Saudi private investment fund dedicated to the commercial space industry, advancing the space sector has been a central focus of my career. Being involved with Space Prize is incredibly important to me because it allows me to leverage my deep experience with leading space tech companies to help inspire and empower the next generation of space innovators."
Dr. Nader Ghazal
Managing Director I-DOT, Chairman – the African-Asian Council for AI & Cybersecurity
“Excited to empower young visionaries shaping the future of space through the power of AI.”
Maryliz bender
Meagan crawford
izzy house
paula korn
Poppy northcutt
Sita Sonty
Partner, Creative Director
H.H FAHDA BANDER AL SAUD
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Panther Holdings
“The most meaningful experiences push the boundaries of what we thought possible. I’m proud to champion the minds bold enough to reach for the stars through Space Prize KSA.”
Fahad Ibrahim Alhussain
Founding Partner at Nadir Space
"As a space pioneer who transitioned from engineering early satellite networks to launching the first Saudi private investment fund dedicated to the commercial space industry, advancing the space sector has been a central focus of my career. Being involved with Space Prize is incredibly important to me because it allows me to leverage my deep experience with leading space tech companies to help inspire and empower the next generation of space innovators."
Gavin Mathis
Partner & Chief of Staff at Prime Movers Lab
"Prime Movers Lab exists to fuel breakthrough science that moves civilization forward, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Space Prize embodies that same spirit by spotlighting extraordinary talent tackling the hardest challenges in space. We're proud to be involved because this prize accelerates exactly the kind of transformative innovation the world needs most.
Sheila Kyarisiima
Partner & Chief of Staff at Prime Movers Lab
“As a Civil Engineer by training, I know intimately the value of innovative and progressive STEM exposure, such as that offered by the Space Prize KSA Innovator Challenge. STEAM is foundational to critical thinking and practical problem-solving. The more we can collectively encourage boys and girls worldwide to see STEAM as an accessible field for their careers, the better we will become at solving our most pressing challenges in a more localized and equitable manner.”
Maryliz bender
bailey burns
Britt Duffy Adkins
izzy house
ginger kerrick
Jasmine LeFlore
Poppy northcutt
Naomi Rowe-Gurney
Ksenia Synkova
Morin Oluwole
Le vitruve
"Supporting Space Prize matters to me because it invests early in talent, confidence, and ambition, especially in young people who will shape the future of science and innovation. It encourages young minds to think bigger, earlier and shows them that their ideas and ambition have a place."
Rawny Khadr
Noem Insurance
“Breakthrough innovation requires more than bold ideas. It requires resilient systems, disciplined execution, and the ability to transform vision into a sustainable reality.”
Dr. Nader Ghazal
Managing Director I-DOT, Chairman – the African-Asian Council for AI & Cybersecurity
“Excited to empower young visionaries shaping the future of space through the power of AI.”
Dr. Hanaa Abdulla Almoaibed
Founder and CEO of Prolegomena Education Advisory
“Career empowerment begins by redefining the boundaries of what is possible. Being a judge for this challenge is about turning interest and excitement into a legitimate career horizon - helping them bridge their imagination capital with their knowledge capital. With knowledge, imagination can be built into structured possibilities and exciting futures.”
Donya Douglas-Bradshaw
Meagan crawford
ALICIA EVANS
Janet Ivey
paula korn
Beth Mund
shawna pandya
Sita Sonty
Partner, Creative Director
frank white
Maryliz bender
Donya
Douglas-Bradshaw
izzy house
Janet Ivey
Poppy northcutt
shawna pandya
Meagan crawford
bailey burns
paula korn
ginger kerrick
Sita Sonty
Naomi Rowe-Gurney
Britt Duffy Adkins
ALICIA EVANS
Jasmine LeFlore
Beth Mund
Ksenia Synkova
frank white
Maryliz bender
Donya
Douglas-Bradshaw
Meagan crawford
bailey burns
Britt Duffy Adkins
ALICIA EVANS
izzy house
Janet Ivey
paula korn
ginger kerrick
Jasmine LeFlore
Beth Mund
Poppy northcutt
shawna pandya
Sita Sonty
Naomi Rowe-Gurney
Ksenia Synkova
frank white
INTERESTED IN MENTORING?
If you are interested in judging, mentoring, or otherwise supporting the Global Space Prize challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Simply fill out the Space Prize Ambassador Interest Form and we’ll reach out to share the next opportunity to get involved!
INTERESTED IN MENTORING?
If you are interested in judging, mentoring, or otherwise supporting the Global Space Prize challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Simply fill out the Space Prize Ambassador Interest Form and we’ll reach out to share the next opportunity to get involved!