Consultant, Instructor, Failure Analysis Expert, Engineer, Author, Speaker, Astronaut, Farmer, Wine maker
Northern California, CA
Joined June 2009
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Interested in a motivational speaker on STEM, Career Management, how to deal w/ Social Isolation? Now also doing online webinars!
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Interesados en una conferencia de motivación en temas de tecnología, educación y perseverancia?
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Yesterday in San Antonio at the Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) of Texas giving a keynote. These great folks are who help finance our public works infrastructure!
At the 2026 4th annual Space Economy Summit. Had a great time talking about my mission and what the future can hold for space exploration including going back to the Moon then Mars & beyond. It’s a whole new space economy where sky is not the limit @TheEconomist @Economic_Impact
Heartbroken by Dolores Huerta’s passing. We shared Stockton roots, and I was honored to work with her on occasions to advance education. Her courage and tireless fight for dignity opened doors for generations. My prayers are with her family. Rest in peace, Dolores. ¡Sí se puede!
Had a great weekend attending the MAES student Leadership Academy at Texas A&M in College Station. I have belonged to this great organization since being a student and became a board member and national president! “Once in MAES, Always Familia!” MyMAES.org @TAMU
On Monday we inaugurated the remodeled Rialto Public Library interactive exhibits. We did this in partnership with the animatronics company GarnerHolt. Thank you @SBCounty and @garnerholt. Please visit it if you are in the area!
Finishing my 2nd visit to Michoacán. This time a 4 city tour to marginalized communities of Lazaro Cardenas, Los Reyes, Apatzingán and Zamora. Visited my wife’s hometown of Cotija. Thank you Sec of Education, Patricia Flores, @educacion_mich and Gov. @ARBedolla. More talks ahead!
A very quick visit to Guadalajara where I presented at the Expo in Guadalajara for a conference where 8,000 people showed up! Amazing vibe and energy at this synergistic conference!
From Los Angeles to Cancun via a red eye to give a talk at the Canacar conference. A trucking logistics organization with members all over Mexico! @canacarmexico
Awesome group of folks!
On a 3-city tour of Michoacán! Visited my parents’ hometown of La Piedad, plus Zitácuaro & Morelia. Honored to give talks at the invitation of Sec of Education, Patricia Flores, @educacion_mich, and meet Gov. @ARBedolla. More talks ahead as we continue across Michoacán!
You can take the kid out of the farm but not the farm out of the kid!
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We are working on this project with Prima Luce of Italy, DigiStar of the U.S. and Jumbo of Mexico. The project is in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. Installing a dual telescope observatory, planetarium and interactive museum. This is in my parents’ home state!
Some projects have a special meaning.
Working with Tierra Luna Engineering and with @Astro_Jose is always an honor. Jose went to space, and now he helps to bring the universe closer to people also in Mexico. This is exactly why we do what we do.
Proud of @PrimaLuceLab team!
Last week I was at the League of California Cities @CalCities annual Conference & Expo in Anaheim, CA. All city elected officials and then some attended. Took a picture with my esteemed mayor of Stockton, Christina Fugazi @ChristinaFugazi & other friends as well. Awesome event!
Full circle moment! I began my career with @FranklinCovey’s 7 Habits & Franklin Planner—tools at @Livermore_Lab that helped me reach space. Now I motivate the motivators by giving them a virtual conference! Honored!!!
I support AB 713 and recognize today’s political realities. But a student’s opportunity to learn and succeed should never depend on the political climate.
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Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to visit Woodinville, just outside Seattle and speak to an international group from @Microsoft. What an impressive, high-performing team! Always enjoy the opportunity to share my story and connect with talented people from around the world. 🚀
It was great listening to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman @NASAAdmin talk during his visit to Lawrence Livermore National Lab @Livermore_Lab . Both organizations have many things in common! Looking forward to LLNL growing their presence in the aerospace industry! Photos: LLNL
Honored to inspire courageous kids battling cancer at Space Camp in Huntsville. Liv’s light shines on as they dream big and reach for the stars! 🚀
@NASA @NASA_Marshall @SpaceCampUSA
