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

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

Wanda M. Austin 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.