BIOGRAPHY
Jackelynne Silva-Martinez, PhD was born in Cusco, Peru. She attended elementary school, middle school and part of high school in different regions within Peru, including Cusco, Arequipa, and Lima. She then moved to the United States and graduated from high school. Jackelynne earned two bachelor degrees from Rutgers University; one in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and a second one in Spanish Translation and Interpretation, in addition to a Minor in Mathematics. She obtained a Master's Degree in Aeronautical Science with concentrations in Space Systems and Human Factors Aviation & Aerospace Systems from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; as well as a second Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering with concentration in Space Human Systems Integration from Georgia Institute of Technology. Jackelynne obtained her PhD Degree in Leadership with concentration in Organizational Management from Carolina University. She received an honorary degree as Doctor of Science from the Universidad Nacional de Piura in Peru. Jackelynne is an alumna of the International Space University Space Studies Program, and is certified in Engineering Management, Principal Engineer, Test Engineer, Test Operator, Lean Six Sigma, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Product Manager, and Product Owner.
Jackelynne works at NASA serving as SpaceX Resident Office Manager for the Human Landing System Program, following her role as Artemis Mission Integrator for the Moon to Mars Program. Throughout her career at NASA, she has held key technical and leadership roles, including Human Systems Engineering and Integration Lead for the Commercial LEO Development Program and Human System Manager for the Gateway Program within the Human Health and Performance Directorate; as well as Operations Planning Flight Controller and Systems Engineer for the International Space Station and Artemis Programs within the Flight Operations Directorate. Her foundational industry experience includes working as Mechanical Engineer and Test Operator for the Mars Science Laboratory Rover at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and as Mechanical Design Engineer and Systems Integration & Test Engineer for government and commercial satellites at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. Jackelynne is an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Associate Fellow and leads NASA's Agile Community of Practice.
Jackelynne participated in several space analog missions including Human Exploration Research Analog at Johnson Space Center, and Mars Desert Research Analog in Utah. Jackelynne is the founder of the Centro de Ciencia, Liderazgo y Cultura, which brings topics of science, leadership, and culture to the young generation at an international level. She and her husband have a son and a daughter. She enjoys reading, traveling, dancing, and learning from different cultures. Her interests include human spaceflight, mission operations, mission integration, space architecture, systems engineering, human systems integration, project management, innovation, STEM and STEAM initiatives. Jackelynne has been serving as lecturer on these topics at various universities, conferences, and professional organizations.
Jackelynne works at NASA serving as SpaceX Resident Office Manager for the Human Landing System Program, following her role as Artemis Mission Integrator for the Moon to Mars Program. Throughout her career at NASA, she has held key technical and leadership roles, including Human Systems Engineering and Integration Lead for the Commercial LEO Development Program and Human System Manager for the Gateway Program within the Human Health and Performance Directorate; as well as Operations Planning Flight Controller and Systems Engineer for the International Space Station and Artemis Programs within the Flight Operations Directorate. Her foundational industry experience includes working as Mechanical Engineer and Test Operator for the Mars Science Laboratory Rover at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and as Mechanical Design Engineer and Systems Integration & Test Engineer for government and commercial satellites at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. Jackelynne is an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Associate Fellow and leads NASA's Agile Community of Practice.
Jackelynne participated in several space analog missions including Human Exploration Research Analog at Johnson Space Center, and Mars Desert Research Analog in Utah. Jackelynne is the founder of the Centro de Ciencia, Liderazgo y Cultura, which brings topics of science, leadership, and culture to the young generation at an international level. She and her husband have a son and a daughter. She enjoys reading, traveling, dancing, and learning from different cultures. Her interests include human spaceflight, mission operations, mission integration, space architecture, systems engineering, human systems integration, project management, innovation, STEM and STEAM initiatives. Jackelynne has been serving as lecturer on these topics at various universities, conferences, and professional organizations.
