In this episode, Ruvimbo Samanga and Bailey Reichelt talk about the nuances of space law and the expansion of space programs on the African continent; Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, CEO of Silleck Consulting Services, explains the concept of environmental justice and talks about her personal journey leaving the United States; and Marthe Hardy, founder of Marthe’s Spot, talks about her experience of being a Haitian American and how she plans to help immigrants in this country. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
Environmental Conservation & Justice Consultant
As CEO of Silleck Consulting Services, Elizabeth helps clients to craft policies, programs, and projects aimed at equitable access to nature, the responsible development of renewable energy, energy justice, climate justice, ocean justice, nature conservation, and equitable access to green economic opportunities for those who have traditionally been locked out of conservation and sustainability spaces. She serves clients across the national and international nonprofit, government, and private sectors.
Founder of The Marthe’s Spot Foundation Inc.
Marthe Hardy, a 27-year-old Haitian American woman born on February 22nd, 1996, in St. Paul, Minnesota, stands as the first generation in her family, with her parents, older brother, and sister originally hailing from Haiti. Despite facing hardships during her upbringing, Marthe tenaciously graduated from high school for performing arts and has devoted over 8 years to serving her community.
The ongoing turmoil in Haiti represents a continuous cycle of challenges that deeply affected Marthe's family. Recently, her parents returned to the States from Haiti, profoundly disheartened by the distressing events unfolding in their homeland. Motivated by this and the persistent issues plaguing Haiti, Marthe initiated her own organization here in Atlanta georgia where she can now be a service to her people and address the global and local issues taking place.
In just 5 months of active engagement, Marthe has assembled an exceptional team and forged a partnership with Children’s Fate, an organization dedicated to housing and mentoring displaced youth in Cameroon. Her organization doesn't just seek to assist but aims to address and deliberate on the issues prevalent in Haiti, proposing a fresh approach for future nonprofits.
Marthe's vision extends beyond global outreach; she is passionately committed to instigating change at the local level. Her unwavering dedication and strategic partnerships reflect her resolute mission to make a tangible and transformative impact within her community and beyond.
Space Policy Analyst
Ruvimbo Samanga is a Space Policy Analyst and sits on the Board of the Space Arbitration Assocciation. Ruvimbo has supported a number of international initiatives in policy, business, outreach, and education geared towards the advancement of space and satellite applications for sustainable development. She currently serves as an Ambassador for the MILO Space Science Institute, and previously served a 2-year term as the National Point of Contact for Zimbabwe in the Space Generation Advisory Council, the latter which is in support of the United Nations Program on Space Applications. She has been recognised as an African Space Leader, an Emerging Space Leader, and a Young Space Leader for her efforts.
Co-Founder, Managing Partner
Bailey Reichelt is a founding partner at Aegis Space Law, a boutique firm centered around assisting startups and tech entrepreneurs in navigating the complexities of federal regulations. Her primary focus is designing and implementing cutting-edge international trade compliance programs as well as helping clients to develop effective, long-term regulatory strategies to take them from incorporation to successful mission execution.
Bailey is also an instructor for the Export Compliance Training Institute and on the Board of Directors for the Association of Commercial Space Professionals.