Into the light · People first

The Spaceship Community

A living network of educators, innovators, advisors, and young leaders connected by purpose, not proximity.

An interactive visualization of interconnected community roles including educators, researchers, students, fellows, advisors, innovators, and changemakers.

Who we are

The People Who Power The Spaceship

At The Spaceship, our greatest strength is not technology, curriculum, or even ideas… it is people.

Our community is made up of educators, innovators, advisors, students, and changemakers who bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and passions to everything we do.

From the team members who build and deliver our programs each day, to the global experts who help guide our direction, to the young leaders who challenge us to think differently, our work is fueled by a shared belief that education can help shape a better future.

Together, they form the human network that powers The Spaceship and inspires us to keep exploring what is possible.

The Team

Portrait of Craig Vezina

Craig Vezina

CEO / Co-Founder

  • 20+ years education leader
  • Award-winning entrepreneur
  • OECD Education and Skills 2030
  • Co-founder of Realcast (2016)
  • Aurea Award for Impact, Station F Paris cohort
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Portrait of Valerian Fauvel

Valerian Fauvel

CBO / Co-Founder

  • Serial entrepreneur
  • Founder of 8 impact businesses
  • 4x investor funded, 4x bootstrapped
  • 2x exits
  • 10 years impact investor, $90m AUM INSITOR
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Portrait of Kristi Marchesani

Kristi Marchesani

Global Director of Educational Initiatives and Partnerships

  • 25+ years international education
  • PhD in Educational Leadership
  • Panelist and guest expert
  • Published in education journals
  • Awards for service and diversity, founding member of StudyIowa
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Portrait of Laura Lee Williams

Laura Lee Williams

Director of Corporate Partnerships and Experiential Learning

  • Worked alongside Fortune 500 partners, including the Academy Awards, Vogue, Estée Lauder & Amex
  • U.S. Department of Education & international development leader
  • Executive leader | International business & budget management
  • Director, Harvard Alumni for Global Development (HAGD)
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Portrait of Sruthi Viswanathan

Sruthi Viswanathan

Chief AI Advisor

  • 10+ years software development
  • Human-centered AI expert
  • DPhil Candidate @ Oxford
  • Ex Big Tech: Google, Naver
  • Ex impact startups
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Portrait of Tod Gimbel

Tod Gimbel

CSO / Co-Founder

  • 30+ years corporate executive
  • Built ESG programs from scratch
  • Ex MNCs: Kraft Foods, Levi Strauss & Co.
  • Citi
  • Herbalife Nutrition
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Portrait of Marine Serot

Marine Serot

Head of Talent

  • 14+ years in human resources
  • Ex BNP Paribas
  • Ex Johnson & Johnson
  • Ex Alstom Group
  • Ex L'Oreal
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Portrait of Reza Heydari

Reza Heydari

Future Shaper Fellow

Lead Website Architect

  • BSc Artificial Intelligence Student
  • 4+ years of experience delivering high-quality, extensible web architectures
  • Expert in UX/UI and Digital Graphic Design
  • Full stack developer (Front-end and Back-end)
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Who guides us

Education Advisory Board

Our Education Advisory Board brings together a remarkable network of educational leaders, researchers, practitioners, and innovators from around the world.

Diversity

Global Perspectives

Representing a wide range of institutions, disciplines, and educational perspectives, these advisors help us remain informed, relevant, and forward-thinking.

20+ Countries Represented
6 Continents Connected
100% Collaborative Focus
  • Global Networks
  • Educational Leaders
  • Equitable Systems
Research

Scholars & Practitioners

Leaders bridging academic insight with classroom reality across continents.

  • Learning Sciences
  • Policy & Equity
  • Future Skills
Institutions

Universities · Schools · NGOs

From K-12 innovators to higher-ed pioneers and mission-driven organizations - a tapestry of expertise without borders.

Americas Europe Asia-Pacific Africa Middle East

While their backgrounds vary, they share a common commitment to preparing learners for the future and advancing educational opportunities that are meaningful, equitable, and impactful.

Innovation

Forward-Thinking Guidance

Advisors who challenge assumptions, surface emerging trends, and help us design programs that meet learners where they are, and where they're going.

Global expertise

Meet Our Advisors

Who we empower

Future Shapers Fellowship

Explore & Grow

The Future Shapers Fellowship is a global community of high school and early university students who are curious about the future and eager to make a difference.

Through discussions, projects, mentorship, and collaborative learning experiences, Fellows explore emerging technologies, future trends, leadership, innovation, and the challenges shaping our world.

  • Emerging Tech
  • Future Trends
  • Leadership
  • Global Impact
Community Impact

More than participants - Future Shapers actively inform our programs and initiatives.

💡 Strategic Insights Fresh perspectives on global challenges.
🚀 Youth Co-Creation Shaping the future of education together.
The Fellowship Experience
  • Collaborative Discussions
  • Hands-on Projects
  • Direct Mentorship
  • Global Peer Network
Our Purpose

Their creativity, optimism, and willingness to tackle complex challenges continually inspire our work and remind us why preparing young people for the future matters.

01 / Curiosity

Future-Minded Exploration

Unpacking emerging trends & global scenarios.

02 / Action

Collaborative Initiatives

Building real solutions across borders.

03 / Leadership

Youth Perspective

Directly shaping program design & direction.

Global cohort

Meet Our 2025/2026 Graduates

One Community. Many Perspectives. Shared Purpose.

Invitation to join

Ready to Shape the Future Together?

Whether you're an educator, researcher, student, innovator, or lifelong learner, there's a place for you within The Spaceship community.

Together, we explore ideas, build meaningful connections, and prepare the next generation to create positive change.