Unlocking New Frontiers: A Conversation with Maria Demaree

In this episode of the Space For All podcast, Valerie McKiernan chats with Maria Demaree, Vice President of National Security Space within Lockheed Martin Space. Maria shares her journey from growing up in a STEM-focused family to leading a critical division at Lockheed Martin. She offers advice for women aspiring to leadership roles in aerospace, emphasizing the importance of leading from where you are, constantly learning, and not disqualifying yourself from opportunities. Additionally, Maria highlights Lockheed's initiatives to foster diversity, the significance of space in daily life, and the critical role space plays in national security. Whether you're an engineer or not, Maria's insights will inspire anyone looking to find their place in the aerospace industry.

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Valerie McKiernan's journey began in the heart of the aerospace industry, working at her family’s aerospace business from a young age. After college, she took an exciting detour as a TV producer for CNBC Business News, where she discovered her love for television production. Over the past decade, Valerie made her way back into the Aerospace Industry and is now blending her two passions to inspire and attract more people to Space. In addition to being the host of Space for All, Valerie is a Senior Business Development Manager for Coherent Corp. FOLLOW THE HOST: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/valmckiernan/ TikTok - https://tiktok.com/AerospaceVal To explore more and join our community, check out WomensAerospace.com