Charu E.
Chief of Staff for Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) - Space Operations Mission Directorate
- Role
- Chief of Staff at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Charu E.
Highly effective leader with over 25 years in Strategic Planning and Transformation. Proven ability to create and execute strategic initiatives that improve agency’s mission. Strategic business partner and results-driven leader with a talent for building relationships, managing change, inspiring people and delivering tangible improvements in business performance. Areas of expertise include:• Strategic Planning and Implementation• Training & Organization Development• Performance Measurement & Analysis• Partnering across Federal agencies • Organizational Change Management• Program Management & Process Redesign• Talent Acquisition• Employee Engagement & Retention
Experience
Chief of Staff
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Jan 2026 — Present
Serve as a strategic advisor and operational leader supporting SCaN’s mission to enable reliable and secure space communications for NASA and its partners. Driving organizational priorities and aligning cross-functional initiatives with agency goals.Coordinating strategic planning, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.Managing executive communications, decision-making processes, and performance metrics.Facilitating collaboration across NASA centers, industry, and international partners to advance space communications and navigation capabilities.
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Strategy
2007 — 2009
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
Business, Management Statistics and Marketing
1998 — 2001
Stanford University
Master's degree
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