Space Conference Speaker

Melissa Navia

Actor & ISDC 2024 Host

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Melissa Navia stars in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as Lt. Erica Ortegas, helmsman of the USS Enterprise. Born and raised in New York, she is a Colombian-American actor and writer who has portrayed a myriad of singular characters on both the stage and screen, including guest star appearances on BillionsDietland, and Bull. Her STEM outreach and space advocacy work harnesses the power of storytelling and interdisciplinary collaborations to engage, educate, and inspire audiences.


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