NASA Ambassadors are community space leaders dedicated to spreading knowledge and appreciation for space and astronomy. We encourage you to reach out to these leaders in the New York space sector and add your voice to the ongoing conversations in your community!
| Ambassador | Member Year | Location | Region | Contact | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Heagle | 2019 | Buffalo | Western NY | Contact | Undergraduate aerospace engineering student at the University of Buffalo while overseeing comms for the MOST Center in Syracuse. |
| Barry Fried | 2006 | East Meadow | Long Island | Contact | Life-long educator, participates in the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle. |
| Brian Bealer | 2021 | Syracuse | Central NY | Contact | Has taught science in Auburn since 2007. |
| Carol Higgins | 2020 | New Hartford | Mohawk Valley | Contact | Conducts frequent education events and publishes a monthly astronomy article. |
| Christopher Boehringer | 2021 | Depew | Western NY | Contact | Special education teacher with a lifelong passion for space. |
| Damian Allis | 2014 | Fairport | Finger Lakes | Contact | Quantum chemist by profession, active in several Central NY astronomy groups. |
| David Amidon | 2017 | Syracuse | Central NY | Contact | Science teacher at Lafayette Jr/Sr High School. |
| Dawn Tucker | 2018 | Bronx | NYC | Contact | STEM Enrichment Instructor. |
| Elysia Segal | 2022 | Brooklyn | NYC | Contact | Currently the Producer of Public Programming at the Intrepid Air & Space Museum, with an asteroid named in her honor! |
| Harold Kozack | 2005 | Staten Island | NYC | Contact | Retired Astronomy Professor. |
| Honora Dash | 2006 | Brooklyn | NYC | Contact | Assistant Principal of Science at James Dewey High School. |
| Howard Schneider | 2009 | Queens | NYC | Contact | Science teacher at Curtis High School in Staten Island. |
| Issac Osorez | 2020 | Monroe | Mid-Hudson | Contact | Avid space photographer with an online presence. |
| Jill Gravantte | 2017 | Liverpool | Central NY | Contact | Middle school science teacher since 2001. |
| Jim Rienhardt | 2004 | Lyons | Finger Lakes | Contact | Experience as a planetarium director and observatory astronomer. |
| Jim Zappa | 2011 | Getzville | Western NY | Contact | 20+ years in the aerospace industry designing spacecraft propulsion systems, also an experienced guest lecturer on space & astronomy. |
| John Fontana | 2018 | Monroe | Mid-Hudson | Contact | Frequent events at local schools and libraries. |
| Joseph Skovira | 2003 | Owego | Southern Tier | Contact | Engineer with an astronomy hobby, has conducted numerous community education events. |
| Katherine Troche | 2018 | Queens | NYC | Contact | Focus on STEM outreach to the general public in all 5 boroughs. |
| Lauren Tucker | 2014 | New Hempstead | Mid-Hudson | Contact | Works with special needs children and advises the UN on children and mental health while being an avid amateur astronomer with her kids. |
| Malmi Kiriwandalage | 2018 | Farmingville | Long Island | Contact | Student at Stony Brook University (anticipated graduation Spring 2020). |
| Marc Wagnon | 2019 | Manhattan | NYC | Contact | Percussionist and composer. |
| Margarita Kraynova | 2016 | Staten Island | NYC | Contact | Working to become a Physics teacher, has done work with Binghamton University. |
| Michael Zeilnhofer | 2021 | Carmel | Mid-Hudson | Contact | Studies craters on planetary bodies (favorite is Ceres). |
| Nathan Tubbs | 2017 | Brooklyn | NYC | Contact | Public school educator with a lifelong passion for space. |
| Robin Vernuccio | 2010 | Bronx | NYC | Contact | 3rd grade teacher with a focus on youth interest in space. |
| Sally Stieglitz | 2020 | Stony Brook | Long Island | Contact | Librarian with a professional development focus. Member of Long Island Library Resources Council. |
| Skyler Reed | 2021 | Gloversville | Mohawk Valley | Contact | Aims to become a professor of Astrophysics & Communication to best promote the joys of space and astronomy. |
| Susan Henderson | 2003 | Oneonta | Mohawk Valley | Contact | Avid space art collector. |
| Susan Raizer | 2017 | Bethpage | Long Island | Contact | Holds Masters' in Space Studies, works with Cradle of Aviation Museum. |
| Thomas Lynch | 2020 | Lynbrook | Long Island | Contact | Volunteers at Cradle of Aviation Museum, promotes astronomy through libraries. |
| Tim Needles | 2021 | Sound Beach | Long Island | Contact | Artist, educator, and author. |
| Tish Bresee | 2014 | Binghamton | Southern Tier | Contact | Former teacher who now directs science education outreach for the Kopernik Observatory & Science Center. |
| Tyler Beagle | 2020 | Syracuse | Central NY | Contact | Physics & Astronomy student at SUNY Geneseo, active in Syracuse area astronomy organizations. |
| Warren Marcus | 2003 | Williamsville | Western NY | Contact | Very active schedule of public outreach events. |
| William Taylor | 2014 | Amagansett | Long Island | Contact | Bookseller and amateur astronomer. |
| Willie Yee | 2018 | New Paltz | Mid-Hudson | Contact | Past President of the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association. |