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Amy is a futurist and co-founder of Gaia Horizons which is dedicated to building out the new space economy by bridging opportunities and optimizing talent pipelines leveraging blockchain and AI technology. She has more than 15 years of experience in leadership roles for global technology implementations, launching products, geographic expansion, and operational efficiency for Amazon, WeWork, TripAdvisor and hospitality tech startups prior to her entrepreneurial ventures. Amy earned her MS in Accountancy at Notre Dame, obtained her CPA and BS in Hospitality at Cornell University. She is passionate about inspiring the next generation and volunteers for World Space Week, the largest space event series on Earth with 15K+ events in 88 countries. This year's theme, Living in Space, highlights the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and human connection—an area where hospitality will play a defining role in shaping multi-planet life.