Jodi Melland is a strategic advisor with TradeWind Services after a long career at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory where her expertise contributed to the organization’s mission of addressing significant scientific and technological challenges, enhancing their ability to innovate and implement effective solutions. As an advisor to Rio Tinto, she engages in discussions about innovative resource extraction methods and supply chain resilience. The concept of mining in space represents a frontier that aligns with her professional focus on sustainability and technological advancement. She believes that the potential for utilizing extraterrestrial resources to support both Earth-based industries and future space missions offers a compelling vision for the future of mining. She earned her BS in Business from City University Seattle.