Heidi Grant appointed to Space Force Association board
The Space Force Association has announced the appointment of Heidi Grant to its board of directors.
Grant brings an “extensive background in strategic government roles, particularly in space operations and policy, making her a highly qualified addition to our board”, the association said.
Grant said: “Space Force has a critical global security mission to safeguard communication, navigation, and surveillance systems that are essential for both national defence and international stability.
“The value of the space domain lies in its pivotal role to advance space technology, foster international collaboration, and maintain strategic advantages essential for both defense and economic interests.”
Grant serves as Vice President of Defense Global Growth & Engagement for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) and serves as a strategic advisor to ensure strong relationships and strategic communications with key stakeholders.
Prior to this, Grant was president of Business Development, where she led a team of nearly 500 people in 25 states and 16 countries representing the company’s defense, space and government services portfolios.
Grant joined Boeing in November 2021 from the U.S. Department of Defense, having served as director, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), responsible for all DOD security cooperation programs involving defense articles, military training and other defense-related services.
Before joining DSCA, Grant was director of Defense Technology Security Administration, responsible for developing and implementing global technology security policies for international transfer of defense-related goods, services and technologies.
From 2010 through 2018, Grant served as deputy undersecretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, providing oversight and guidance for international policy and for programs supporting global national security objectives, technology and information disclosure, security assistance, education and training, and cooperative research and development. She also managed the Air Force Foreign Liaison Office and attaché affairs.
Bill Woolf, CEO and Executive President of the Space Force Association, said: “We are delighted to welcome Heidi Grant to our Board of Directors. Heidi’s exceptional expertise in space operations and policy will be crucial in guiding the future direction of the Space Force Association. Heidi’s leadership and strategic insight will be indispensable as we support the mission and growth of the United States Space Force.”
