Kendra LaFave is a program coordinator and research assistant with the Aerospace Security Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). She previously served as a program coordinator with the Hess Center for New Frontiers at CSIS. Prior to her time at CSIS, Kendra worked at the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) Global and interned with the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Peacekeeping Operations. Kendra graduated summa cum laude with a BA in international affairs from James Madison University. She is currently pursuing a MA in international science and technology policy from George Washington University, concentrating in space policy.