Kenneth Harris II Biography

Dr. Kenneth F. Harris II is a former NASA rocket scientist, education leader, and globally recognized keynote speaker who has inspired audiences in over seven countries. With a 17-year STEM career that began at age 16, Dr. Harris blends deep technical expertise with strategic leadership—having served both in high-stakes aerospace roles and as Vice Chair of the Prince George’s County Board of Education, one of the largest school districts in the U.S.

As a Senior Project Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation, he advises on critical missions for NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense, focused on defending satellites from physical and cyber threats. Earlier in his career, he made history as one of the youngest African Americans to lead a major spacecraft integration on the James Webb Space Telescope.

A powerful communicator and advocate for equity and innovation, Dr. Dr. Harris has been featured by Forbes, PBS Nova, and The Smithsonian, and has led global initiatives impacting over 1,600 students across five continents. Whether speaking to engineers, educators, executives, or students, Dr. Harris brings unmatched energy, insight, and inspiration to every stage.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/05/2025.

Kenneth Harris II Speaking Topics

  • #Don'tQuit

    There's no way around it. The STEM field is extremely challenging. From students doing all nighters in school, to leading professionals solving the worlds toughest problems. How do you find balance? Go on a personal journey with Kenneth as we explore the motivation behind his incredible career.

  • The Millennial's Mentor

    A continuation of Kenneth's powerful TEDx Talk defining how mentorship and networking skills have helped to catapult careers across the industry. Echoing the need for mentor-mentee connections in STEM and how it will impact our future!

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Kenneth Harris II Videos

Inside Goddard: Kenneth F. Harris II

Inside Goddard: Kenneth F. Harris II

NASA Goddard's lead engineer Kenneth F. Harris II speaks about his experiences and struggles in his work, and how his father played an instrumental...

The Universe, Unfolded: NASA Webb Space Telescope • Kenneth Harris II

The Universe, Unfolded: NASA Webb Space Telescope • Kenneth Harris II

Hear from Dr. Kenneth Harris II, one of the lead integration engineers on the program to discuss the incredible images and innovations made possible...

An Average Working Day on Visionary NASA Projects • Kenneth Harris II

An Average Working Day on Visionary NASA Projects • Kenneth Harris II

In his talk, he'll tell you how he got to the point of flinging complex metal objects into the dark sky. He's completed everything from radiation...

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Kenneth Harris II is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as #Don'tQuit, The Millennial's Mentor , Building The Future , Over A Decade In STEM, Don't Have One? Get One! and Get That Internship!. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kenneth Harris II for your event is available upon request. Kenneth Harris II generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Aprille Ericsson, Jordan P. Evans, Alyssa Carson, Jasmine Crowe-Houston and Emily Calandrelli. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kenneth Harris II for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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