Our Team

Meet the TESA Team

Experienced educators, aerospace professionals, and dedicated staff working together to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Meet Our Team

TESA Faculty

Our instructors bring decades of real-world experience in aerospace, space science, and STEM education to inspire the next generation.

Space Camp

Hall of Fame 2025

Lt. Commander Diallo Wallace, USN (Ret.)

Founder & Lead Instructor

Naval Aviator | Aerospace Engineer | Educator

Credentials

Professor, U.S. Naval Academy Department of Aerospace Engineering
Ph.D. Candidate, Engineering Education, Purdue University
NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassador (SOFIA 747)
Designed UC A-G approved STEM curriculum for grades 9-12

Holli C. Joyal

Science Instructor

Award-Winning Educator | Space Science Specialist | 32 Years Experience

“Students' engagement and comprehension soar when they have a purpose. That's why hands-on space experiences are vital for our science-based economy.”

Credentials

Challenger Center National Space Science Teacher of the Year
M.S. Geoscience, Mississippi State University
JPL Solar System Ambassador
Phil Mickelson/Exxon Mobile Teaching Awardee
Mentored 2,000+ students through Space Camp experiences
Taught STEM programs internationally (Ghana, Honduras)

Binaymin Stivi

Aerospace Engineering Instructor

Orbital Mechanics Researcher | Space Force | UC San Diego

Credentials

Postgraduate Aerospace Engineer, UC San Diego
Specializes in orbital determination of cis-lunar satellites
Experience with orbital simulators and state estimation algorithms
U.S. Space Force

Daniel Gillman

Chief of Data Science

Analytics Professional | Alumni Board and Non-Profit Leader | Georgia Institute of Technology

“Passionate about leveraging data, leadership, and service to create measurable impact in both professional and community settings.”

Credentials

M.S. Analytics, Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S. Applied & Computational Mathematics, University of Southern California
Two-Time Recipient of the Exemplary Annual Performance Review
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Project Management Certified

Space Camp

Hall of Fame 2024

Eileen M. Vélez-Vega, P.E.

Civil Engineering & Aviation Infrastructure Instructor

Professional Engineer | Former PR Secretary of Transportation | Space Camp Hall of Fame 2024

Credentials

M.S. Engineering, Mississippi State University
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
Former Secretary, Puerto Rico Department of Transportation and Public Works
First Puerto Rican inducted into the Space Camp Hall of Fame (2024)
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center intern, Advanced Projects Office
First female “Distinguished Civil Engineer of the Year” awardee (CIAPR)

Andria Jones

Mechanical Engineering Instructor

U.S. Navy Veteran | MIT Ph.D. Candidate | Licensed Professional Engineer

Credentials

Ph.D. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, United States Naval Academy
24-year U.S. Navy career as Surface Warfare Officer
Former Permanent Military Instructor, U.S. Naval Academy Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer

Jessica Schilder

Science Instructor

Limitless Educator | Space Foundation Teacher Liaison | U.S. Navy Veteran

Credentials

Space for Teachers Cohort 2026
Limitless Educator
Space Foundation Teacher Liaison
M.S. Secondary Science
B.S. Geology, University of California, Davis
Meteorologist, U.S. Navy — 2 Naval Achievement Medals

Administration

TESA Staff

The dedicated team behind the scenes ensuring TESA runs smoothly and our students have the best experience possible.

W. Kevin Wolff

Chief Digital Officer

Digital Strategist & Full-Stack Developer | Founder, Wolff Creative LLC

Credentials

18+ years in software development — SharePoint, Power Platform, React, Node.js, Azure
Enterprise solutions architect serving 8,000+ users at a regional health system
Founder of Wolff Creative, a Microsoft Partner AI and digital strategy consultancy
Creator of RentGrab, a peer-to-peer rental marketplace
Microsoft Certified Professional | MCP SharePoint & Office 365
Award-winning Art Director — ASHPE Gold & Silver Award winner
20+ years in Adobe Creative Suite, UI/UX, and brand design

Gabriel Bozek

Outreach & Youth Support

Private Pilot | Aviation Science Student | University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Credentials

B.S. Aviation Science, University of Maryland Eastern Shore (in progress, 3.84 GPA)
Richard A. Henson Honors Program
Private Pilot (ASEL), Instrument Rated
133+ flight hours logged

Anthony Jackson

Logistics Support

Transportation and Logistics Support | U.S. Navy Veteran

Credentials

18 years of transportation and logistics experience
U.S. Navy Veteran

Julian Wiese

Chief Technology Officer

Systems Architect | Software Engineer | Hardware Integration Specialist

Credentials

Extensive hardware and software experience integrating systems of systems and architecture
10 years experience with C#, LUA, and .NET platforms
Highly experienced with Unity Engine
Creator of BitVoxel2d