Founder of Making Space, Inc., Wanda M. Austin is a businessperson who has been at the head of 5 different companies and is Chairman at Hampton Roads Chapter of The American Red Cross, President of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Member of National Academy of Engineering.

She is also on the board of Amgen, Inc., Chevron Corp., Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc. and Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. and Member of International Academy of Astronautics.

She previously occupied the position of Chief Executive Officer for Making Space, Inc., Member of National Aeronautics & Space Administration, Principal at United States Defense Science Board, President, Chief Executive Officer & Trustee at The Aerospace Corp., President of the University of Southern California and Principal at The California Council on Science & Technology.

She received an undergraduate degree from Franklin & Marshall College, a graduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a doctorate from the University of Southern California.