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Sandy Marshall is a producer, writer, actor, and strategic communications leader working at the intersection of space, storytelling, entertainment, and partnerships.

  • Space & Science Communication: As Strategic Communications Lead at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Sandy leads initiatives across the Deep Space Network, the Voyager mission, NASA+ West Coast efforts, and entertainment and partnership activations: translating humanity's most complex science into resonant stories. He co-created and executive produced REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids (ranked among Apple Podcasts’ top shows).

  • Entertainment & Performance: An Emmy nominee and SAG-AFTRA member, Sandy works across science, media, entertainment, and performance. Film & television credits include The Dilemma (Ron Howard), Odd Squad (PBS), Still Hungry (Comedy Central), and national commercial campaigns. He served as a Director and Faculty Member at The Second City, the world's foremost improvisational comedy theater, and co-founded the comedy ensemble Schadenfreude.

  • Business & Consulting: Formerly Vice President at Second City Works, Sandy advised Fortune 500 organizations (including Morgan Stanley, GE, PwC, AbbVie, RBC, and Verizon) on leadership, enterprise communication, digital content, and creative production.

  • Writing & Media: Sandy wrote Workish, a syndicated business column for the Financial Post, and co-founded the business event series Ensemble. Media appearances include Fast Company, Axios, and CBC News. He has spoken at dozens of conferences including ASTC, NXNE, and the Digital Media Summit, lectured at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (Drake University and William & Mary), and served as a longtime awards judge at the Banff World Media Festival.

  • Recognition & Board Service: Sandy serves on the Board of Directors of the Cosmosphere International Science Center and Space Museum and is a two-time recipient of JPL's Voyager Award. He previously served on the Board of Trustees at Drake University, where he earned a B.A. in History.