Drawing on experience from aviation, space exploration, and extreme environments, Nancy helps leaders and organizations create the mental space to lead with clarity, courage, and long-term vision in an increasingly complex world.

She holds a Master’s degree in theoretical physics and astronomy, is a former commercial pilot-instructor, served as commander of a Mars simulation in Utah, and participated in the European Space Agency’s astronaut selection process. In 2018, she founded the Space Training Academy, where she prepares private astronauts and suborbital scientists for their first spaceflight.

Nancy is a sought-after international keynote speaker and guest lecturer, having spoken at TEDx events, Deloitte University, and the European Commission, among others. She is the author of Iedereen Ruimtevaarder (Lannoo) and AEROSPACE Attitudes (Pelckmans, 2025), a book on communication, leadership, and human factors in high-stakes environments.

In addition to her speaking and advisory work, Nancy serves as an independent board member and is an active member of Rotary.