2026 Nominations and Elections

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2026 AIAA Election

The 2026 election is being held 26 January–20 February, and we will continue to vote electronically. We have taken steps to ensure the voting process will be smooth and efficient. We are using the independent third-party vendor, Survey and Ballot Systems, who we have used in the past to monitor the process and the web-based voting system.

Anyone who requests a paper ballot will receive one. Please use the electronic voting system if possible but if you need a paper ballot, then please request one through Survey & Ballot Systems at 952.974.2339 or [email protected]. All ballots must arrive at AIAA or be submitted online by 3 p.m. ET, 20 February 2026.

2026 Election Guide

As with all democratic elections, it is a privilege and responsibility to vote and make your voice heard. We encourage you to vote today! Thank you for your service and continued commitment to AIAA.

The ENC/CNC Nominating Committee is pleased to present the slate of candidates for the 2026 AIAA Elections:

In This Section

Integration and Outreach Activities Division

Director– International Activities Group
Luisella Giulicchi, European Space Agency (ESA)

Director – International Activities Group
Thomas Sebastian, MIT

Director-Elect – Young Professional Group
Sofia Franco Castro, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Director-Elect–Young Professionals Group
Stephen Clark, The Boeing Company

Regional Engagement Activities Division

Director– Region I
Kyle Zittle, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Director – Region II
Chris Crumbly, Auburn University

Director – Region II
Kevin Johnson, Blue Origin LLC

Director – Region VII
Björn Nagel, German Aerospace Center (DLR)

Technical Activities Division

Director – Aircraft Technology, Integration & Operations Group
David R. Maroney, MITRE (Retired)

Director – Aircraft Technology, Integration & Operations Group
Gabriele Enea, MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Director – Space and Missiles Group
Stephen Blanchette, The Aerospace Corporation

Please direct any questions to Susan Silva, AIAA Governance and Executive Operations Administrator at [email protected].