Sandy Marshall
Strategic Communications Lead at NASA JPL
- Role
- Strategic Communications Lead at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sandy Marshall
Sandy Marshall is a strategic communications leader and producer working at the intersection of space exploration, storytelling, entertainment, and partnerships.At NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Sandy serves as Strategic Communications Lead, guiding initiatives and institutional positioning for NASA\'s Deep Space Network, the historic Voyager mission, and select partnership and entertainment activations. He co-created, executive produced, and wrote REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids, ranked among Apple Podcasts’ top shows.Prior to JPL, Sandy was Vice President at Second City Works, where he advised Fortune 500 organizations including Morgan Stanley, GE, AbbVie, RBC, PwC, and Verizon on leadership, communication strategy, and organizational change. An Emmy nominee and SAG-AFTRA member, Sandy brings deep experience across media, storytelling, and performance. On-camera acting credits include The Dilemma (Ron Howard), Odd Squad (PBS), and Still Hungry (Comedy Central). He served as a longtime Director and Faculty Member at The Second City, co-founded the comedy ensemble Schadenfreude, and wrote Workish, a syndicated business and culture column for the Financial Post. He is a frequent speaker, strategic advisor, and media contributor, with appearances including Fast Company, Axios, CBC News, ASTC, the Digital Media Summit, and the Banff World Media Festival.Sandy has earned multiple distinctions at JPL and serves on the Board of Directors for the Cosmosphere International Science Center and Space Museum, contributing to governance and institutional strategy. He holds a B.A. in History from Drake University, where he previously served on the Board of Trustees. Views expressed are his own.
Experience
Strategic Communications Lead
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
May 2025 — Present
Lead strategic communications initiatives for NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN), the Voyager mission, and select partnership and entertainment activations, shaping narrative and visibility for high-profile programs- Serve as JPL center lead in support of NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) program, coordinating communications across stakeholders- Two-time recipient of JPL’s Voyager Award
Education
The University of Edinburgh
Certificate
Drake University
B.A., History
Skills
- Creative Strategy
- Public Speaking
- Screenwriting
- Marketing
- Editing
- Digital Media
- Television
- Blogging
- Communication
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Video
- Aviation
- Comedy
- Copywriting
- Branded Content
- Theatre
- Acting
- Film
- Video Production
- Playwriting
- Creative Direction
- Business Development
- Social Media
- Improvisational Comedy
- Directing
- Voice Acting
- Entertainment
- Festivals
- Finance
- Creative Writing
- Integrated Marketing
- Voice Over
- Commercials
- Entrepreneurship
- Improvisation
- Endorsing Contacts on Linkedin
- Brand Management
- Training
- Social Networking
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