21 Powerful Living Women: Dr. Sian Proctor

(Sian Hayley "Leo" Proctor)
American (born in Guam), Astronaut, Geology professor
Dr. Proctor is a geoscientist, explorer, space artist, and astronaut. She is the mission pilot for the Inspiration4 all-civilian orbital mission to space. She is one of The Explorer’s Club 50: Fifty People Changing the World. Her motto is “Space2inspire” where she encourages people to use their unique strengths and passion to inspire others. She believes in J.E.D.I. space: a Just, Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive space as we advance human spaceflight. She is an Afrofuturism artist who makes collages combining real-world concepts with future-driven themes and technology.
Highlights: TEDx talk: Eat Like a Martian. Book: Meals for Mars Cookbook. NASA Solar System Ambassador. Major in the Civil Air Patrol. Netflix DocuSeries: Countdown: Inspiration4.