Space & Rocket Center CEO to speak at chamber’s ‘Business Over Breakfast’

MADISON – Dr. Kimberly Robinson, Executive Director and CEO of U.S. Space & Rocket Center, will be the featured speaker at the July session of “Business Over Breakfast,” sponsored by Madison Chamber of Commerce.

A quarterly event, Business Over Breakfast spotlights different industries at each session. “After a sold-out program at June’s event, we are excited to announce our next presenter, Dr. Kimberly Robinson,” Madison Chamber President Michelle Epling said.

The Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Drive NW in Huntsville, will be the venue for this event on July 24 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

“Dr. Robinson will be giving a talk titled, ‘U.S. Space & Rocket Center – Return of the Spaceline.’ Be sure to secure your tickets today. The event has limited seating available,” Epling said.

Robinson has compiled 30-plus years in her career at NASA and has led the space center since February 2021. She has worked to develop space-faring ships, train astronauts and handle strategy and communications. She has received numerous NASA performance awards, including the Exceptional Achievement Medal and the Silver Snoopy. (hsvchamber.org)

Her professional background includes leadership, public engagement, engineering, education, flight crew training and hands-on experience shaping the nation’s space program. Previously, Robinson served as NASA’s Utilization Manager for Advanced Exploration Systems and was Payload Mission Manager for Artemis I, the first integrated flight test of the NASA’s Orion spacecraft.

Robinson earned master and doctorate’s degrees in engineering management and systems engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. At Vanderbilt University, she received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

“Along with her vast experience with NASA, Dr. Robinson (has brought) an innovative spirit and the leadership skills needed to guide the rocket center as we plan for the future,” Joe Newberry said. Newberry is Board Chairman of Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission.

Kimberly Robinson and husband Keith Robinson are parents of three sons. She avidly volunteers in the community and serves as Vice President for A New Leash on Life, an animal rescue organization. She has taught at Oakwood University and UAH.

The Presenting Sponsor for Business Over Breakfast is Meta.

To register, visit madisonalchamber.com. For more information, email office@madisonalchamber.com or visit rocketcenter.com.