Dr. Tanya Harrison is a planetary scientist, future-focused science strategist, author, and one of the world’s go-to voices on Mars and space exploration.

She calls herself a “Professional Martian,” having worked in science and mission operations on multiple NASA Mars missions, including the Perseverance, Curiosity, and Opportunity rovers. She holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Western Ontario, a Masters in Earth and Environmental Sciences from Wesleyan University, and a B.Sc. in Astronomy and Physics from the University of Washington. She is currently a Fellow of the Outer Space Institute and the Director of Earth and Space Science at Mission Control in Ottawa, Canada. Tanya is also an advocate for advancing the status of women and the LGBTQ+ community in science and for accessibility in STEM. You can find her on most social media platforms as @tanyaofmars.