Ellen McIssac

Ellen McIsaac has served on the Board of Directors for The Palmdale Aerospace Academy since 2019, bringing with her deep expertise in engineering and a passion for mentoring the next generation of STEAM leaders.

Ellen is a Program Management Senior Manager at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and an Adjunct Instructor of Engineering at Antelope Valley College. Her career experience spans structures engineering, materials engineering, engineering management, and program management. 

She holds a B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering from MIT, a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UConn, and an M.S. in Management Science & Engineering. She remains a dedicated advocate for expanding access to STEM education, volunteering actively with FIRST Robotics, the Society of Women Engineers, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the MIT Alumni Association.