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Engineer, Former NASA Astronaut & Former NFL Wide Receiver

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Leland Melvin Biography

Leland Melvin is an engineer, educator, author, former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver. He served on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis as a mission specialist on mission STS-122 (2008) and STS-129 (2009), helping to construct the International Space Station.

Upon hanging up his space boots, he led NASA Education and co-chaired the White House’s Federal Coordination in STEAM Education Task Force, developing the nation’s 5-year STEM education plan.

After 24 years with NASA as a researcher, astronaut and Senior Executive Service leader, he shares his life story as an athlete, astronaut, scientist, engineer, photographer, and musician to help inspire the next generation of explorers to pursue STEAM careers.

Melvin holds six honorary doctorates for his service in education, the sciences, and philanthropy.

In May 2017, Melvin released his memoir, "Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances." In "Chasing Space," Melvin shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, and examines the intersecting roles of community, perseverance, and grace that align to create the opportunities for success.

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Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances

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  • How do I book Leland Melvin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Leland Melvin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Leland Melvin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Leland Melvin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Leland Melvin

    Speaking fees for Leland Melvin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Leland Melvin are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Leland Melvin, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Leland Melvin speak about?

  • Where does Leland Melvin travel from?

    Leland Melvin generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Leland Melvin’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Leland Melvin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Leland Melvin for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Leland Melvin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Engineer, Former NASA Astronaut & Former NFL Wide Receiver

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Leland Melvin Biography

Leland Melvin is an engineer, educator, author, former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver. He served on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis as a mission specialist on mission STS-122 (2008) and STS-129 (2009), helping to construct the International Space Station.

Upon hanging up his space boots, he led NASA Education and co-chaired the White House’s Federal Coordination in STEAM Education Task Force, developing the nation’s 5-year STEM education plan.

After 24 years with NASA as a researcher, astronaut and Senior Executive Service leader, he shares his life story as an athlete, astronaut, scientist, engineer, photographer, and musician to help inspire the next generation of explorers to pursue STEAM careers.

Melvin holds six honorary doctorates for his service in education, the sciences, and philanthropy.

In May 2017, Melvin released his memoir, "Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances." In "Chasing Space," Melvin shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, and examines the intersecting roles of community, perseverance, and grace that align to create the opportunities for success.

Leland Melvin Videos

  • ENN: Leland Melvin delivers Baird Lecture
    Leland Melvin, former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver, gave Elon's Baird lecture on March 31.
  • Chasing Space: Science and Life Lessons with Astronaut Leland Melvin
    In a class that's out of this world, astronaut Leland Melvin will explain why space exploration matters and how it affects our daily lives.
  • An astronaut's story of curiosity, perspective and change | Leland Melvin
    What job is best for a young man who's been a tennis ace, a cross-country traveler, a chemistry nerd and an NFL draftee? How about ... astronaut?...

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  • How do I book Leland Melvin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Leland Melvin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Leland Melvin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Leland Melvin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Leland Melvin

    Speaking fees for Leland Melvin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Leland Melvin are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Leland Melvin, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Leland Melvin speak about?

  • Where does Leland Melvin travel from?

    Leland Melvin generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Leland Melvin’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Leland Melvin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Leland Melvin for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Leland Melvin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Leland Melvin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Leland Melvin for your event is available upon request. Leland Melvin generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are J.R. Martinez, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, Carey Lohrenz, Lisa Leslie and Inky Johnson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Leland Melvin for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Leland Melvin Speaker Videos

  • ENN: Leland Melvin delivers Baird Lecture
    Leland Melvin, former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver, gave Elon's Baird lecture on March 31.
    Chasing Space: Science and Life Lessons with Astronaut Leland Melvin
    In a class that's out of this world, astronaut Leland Melvin will explain why space exploration matters and how it affects our daily lives.
  • An astronaut's story of curiosity, perspective and change | Leland Melvin
    What job is best for a young man who's been a tennis ace, a cross-country traveler, a chemistry nerd and an NFL draftee? How about ... astronaut? Leland Melvin tells the story of the challenges he's...
    One on One with Keynote Speaker, Leland Melvin
    We had the opportunity to get one-on-one with keynote speaker Leland Melvin following his great keynote presentation in our general session.
  • How I overcame disability to become a NASA astronaut | Leland Melvin
    Leland Melvin was told he'd never be an astronaut after he lost all his hearing. He got a chance to fly to space and honor the legacy of his friends after the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
    What humanity will gain by going to Mars | Leland Melvin
    It might take going to another planet for different nations to finally, once and for all , learn how to get along with each other.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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