About

Emma Lehnhardt is an aerospace executive with 15+ years experience, including leading multibillion-dollar space and technology initiatives. She was most recently a core member of the Gateway Program formulation and leadership team, serving as the Program Planning & Control (PP&C) manager for 7 years. In her role as the PP&C manager Emma led the team responsible for all the business operations, financial management, and program governance for the $7B+ Gateway program. Emma oversaw daily operations and business controls for Gateway, comprising 4 international partners, 5 prime contracts ($10B+ potential value), 40+ support contracts, and 1,000+ personnel.

Previous experience includes leading agency-wide strategic initiatives and budget planning for NASA’s $20B+ portfolio, as well as five years in the defense and aerospace consulting sector.

She is a space nerd, policy wonk, world traveler, fitness enthusiast, advanced open water scuba diver, married to Kris Lehnhardt, and dog mom of a chocolate lab named MECO.

Pronunciation: E-muh LAYN-harrt

Executive Resume

Education

The George Washington University

M.A., International Science and Technology Policy (concentration: Space Policy)

International Space University

Space Studies Program

Mount Holyoke College

B.A. Politics, minor in Astronomy