Directors

Christopher Johnson, Director

2020-2023

A fourth-year Aviation Engineering and Computer Science Engineering Double Major from Atlanta, GA. Awarded a 2021 Vertical Flight Society Scholarship. Works as an Advanced Air Mobility Student Assistant at the Office of Innovation and Economic Development at the Ohio State University. Interned as a Product Associate at Whisper Aero, Summer 2022. Led Regional Air Mobility Infrastructure research, worked with executive leadership, managed the company’s social media, and assisted with event planning.  Private Pilot License with Instrument Rating Certification.

Zoë Karabinus, Program Director 

2020-2022

Graduate of the Ohio State University in Aerospace Engineering and Aviation Engineering. Current Program Director at the Keystone Space Collaborative. Has Private Pilot License.

George Valcarcel, Founder 

2019-2020

Senior Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company.