Rocket scientist and Air Force officer turned writer, artist, leadership coach, and resilience champion, Melissa Corley Carter builds grounded leaders, connected humans, and powerful teams that change the world. A Certified Professional Coach who holds two engineering degrees from Stanford University, an MBA from the University of New Mexico, and an astronautical engineering PhD from the Naval Postgraduate School, Melissa brings a unique blend of soft skills and technical expertise to her work. A firm believer that resilience actually is rocket science, Melissa helps people go from where they are to where they want to be. She encourages others to acknowledge their progress, adjust course, and let go to lift off. An avid barefoot runner and hot yoga practitioner, Melissa also loves creating collages, hand-crafting unique greeting cards, and photographing wildlife, landscapes, seasons, and other forms of progression. She dances with the universe daily and joyfully embodies her soul's journey as The Barefoot Dancing Rocket Scientist.
