Team | Symphony Space

Meet the Team

Our team spans engineering, space policy, and international diplomacy—uniting technical depth with global experience to build the next generation of space infrastructure.

Co-Founder & CEO

Merry Walker

Merry Walker is a patent-holding engineer and a seasoned leader in U.S. technology policy. Over 12 years as a foreign service officer, she served led U.S. foreign policy partnerships on emerging tech, served as the White House’s International S&T lead and as a U.S. space attaché shaping space policy. Earlier, she founded a global tech startup incubator.

Co-Founder & CTO

Nicolas Maubert

Nicolas Maubert is an accomplished aerospace leader with 25 years of experience in the space domain. His expertise spans satellite engineering, global space systems, launch operations, and international space policy. He has served as ESA Galileo System Design Manager, Satellite Engineer at Thales Alenia Space, and as CNES's U.S. Representative.

Digital Communications Manager

Emma Friedman

Emma D. Friedman is a former NASA communications specialist and science writer who began her career interning at the White House. As a dynamic public speaker, she shares her deep passion for aerospace sustainability—working to advance cleaner, smarter practices in space exploration and aviation.

International Coordinator

Ivandro Rodrigues

Ivandro Peterson Alves Rodrigues is a Humphrey Fellow at MIT and former Chief of Staff to the Director of Angola’s National Space Program, where oversaw the national space policy, satellite launch, and Earth observation program. He brings strong expertise in emerging-market space strategies and global partnership building.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Alita Regi

Alita Regi is an Aerospace Engineer and Ph.D. candidate who established her technical credentials by combining mechanical analysis with operational testing in G-force mitigation and UAV piloting. She is driven by a passion for human-centered engineering—working to design advanced systems that ensure safety and reliability in the extreme conditions of space.

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Foster Maidenberg

Foster Maidenberg is a graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in Automotive Engineering, with a background in mechanical engineering and systems design. His work centers on vehicle architecture, controls, and safety, with experience in finite element analysis, CAD modeling, and engineering trade studies.