Elaine Seasly
Director, Mission Assurance Standards and Capabilities Division @NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Mission Assurance Standards and Capabilities Division @NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Executive leader of the Mission Assurance Standards and Capabilities Division (MASCD) within the Office of Safety and Mission Assurance (OSMA). Provides the strategic direction for policy development, technical standards and guidance, training, and tool development of MASCD disciplines including orbital debris, planetary protection, nuclear flight safety, reliability and maintainability, quality assurance, system safety, software assurance, and supply chain risk management.
EDUCATION
The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science
Doctor of Engineering, Engineering Management
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
University of Notre Dame
Master of Science (M.S.), Patent Law
SKILLS
ABOUT ELAINE SEASLY
I’m a Senior Executive (SES) at NASA with a passion for building cultures of trust, reflection, and creative growth. Over the course of my career, I’ve enjoyed the challenge of translating complex systems into human-centered leadership strategies.I bring experience from both government and industry, with expertise in international policy, systems engineering, mission assurance, and technical advising. But what drives me most is helping emerging professionals lead with clarity, purpose, and authenticity.As a mentor, speaker, and creator of Random Walk Insights, I share lessons from my standpoint at the intersection of engineering and leadership. I focus on what it means to evolve from a technical expert to a creative, people-centered leader in uncertain times.I believe in curiosity over perfection, creativity over conformity, and growth over titles. Whether I’m speaking on stage, coaching one-on-one, or making content, my mission is the same: to help others thrive by thinking deeply, leading courageously, and growing creatively.Let’s connect if you’re looking for: • A speaker on reflective leadership, mentorship, or career transitions• Mentoring for early-career professionals or technical leaders• Collaborations on creativity, systems thinking, or public sector innovation
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