V. Michelle Chenault Wilson, known as Shell, is a biologist and certified Medical Technologist with advanced degrees including a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Pathobiology. She has worked in clinical labs, academia, and government agencies such as the FDA and USGS, engaging in research, science administration, and technology transfer. Now retired, she is a grandmother and horticulture educator, drawing inspiration from her Appalachian roots and family traditions in science and gardening.

Ayisha Mumin is a Senior Leader with a consistent record of strategic leadership, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration across the aviation, aerospace, and chemical public and private sectors over the past two decades. She currently serves as Senior Advisor in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Office of Strategic Management, where she leads enterprise-wide efforts in people strategy, change management, performance management, and organizational development. Her work is instrumental as the FAA continues to expand its leadership in ensuring safe commercial space transportation.

Joseph Boccuzzi is a Senior Associate of Data Analytics and Compliance at the Connecticut Green Bank, where he combines his strong technical and analytical skills to streamline workflows, enhance data governance, and improve organizational efficiency. With a background in business analytics—earned through a master’s degree from UMass—Joseph brings a data-driven perspective to every project, from developing new systems within the Salesforce ecosystem to preparing dashboards and audit reports. His experience spans Salesforce development, Power BI development, system integrations, and SOC-2 compliance preparation, and he’s become a trusted point person for process improvement and internal training.