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Aeronautics Leadership
A listing of the Aeronautics Leadership for the Programs and Offices for the the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate with links to their biographies.
Office of the Associate Administrator
NASA Aeronautics—Office of the Associate Administrator Leadership
![Photo of Bob Pearce from aeronautics leadership.](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/bob-pearce2_0.jpg?w=807)
![Photo of Carol Carrol from aeronautics leadership with the U.S. flag behind her.](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/carol-portrait-24-feb-2023-8x11-1.jpg?w=731)
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Aeronautics Leadership in Programs
NASA Aeronautics—Programs Leadership
![Photo of Dr. Nateri Madavan](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/madavan-mugshot-2023.jpg?w=768)
![Photo of Dr. Jim Heidmann](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/jim-heidmann-wider.jpg?w=1024)
![Photo of Akbar Sultan](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/akbar-sultan-portrait.jpg?w=1022)
![Photo of Cheryl Quinn](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cheryl-quinn2.jpg?w=819)
![Photo of Lee Noble](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/lee-noble.jpg?w=819)
![Photo of Kate McMurtry](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/kate-mcmurtry_0.jpg?w=819)
![Photo of Dr. John Cavolowsky](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/john-cavolowsky.jpg?w=725)
Dr. John Cavalowsky
Director, Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program
![Photo of Angela Surgenor](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ia-bio-image.jpg?w=480)
Angela Surgenor
Deputy Director, Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program
Portfolio Offices
NASA Aeronautics—Portfolio Offices
![Photo of Dr. Ron Colantonio](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ron-colantonio-2020-300.jpg?w=819)
Dr. Ron Colantonio
Director, Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities
![Photo of Chris Mouring](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/chris-mouring-2020-300.jpg?w=819)
Chris Mouring
Deputy Director, Aerosciences, Evaluation and Test Capabilities
Offices
NASA Aeronautics—Offices
![Photo of Tony Springer](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/tony-springer-w.jpg?w=1024)
![Photo of Kim Miller](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/kim-miller.jpg?w=819)
![Photo of Bill Harrison](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/bill-harrison-v2.jpg?w=1022)
![Marc Birckbichler, Deputy Director for Resource, Portfolio Analysis and Strategy Office](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/marc-birkbichler-1-square.jpg?w=1024)
Marc Birckbichler
Deputy Director for Resources, Portfolio Analysis and Management Office
![Photo of Naseem Saiyed](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/naseem-saiyed.jpg?w=805)
Naseem Saiyed
Deputy Director for Strategy, Portfolio Analysis and Management Office (Detailed to TACP)
Missions
NASA Aeronautics—Missions
![Photo of Parimal Kopardekar](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pk-bio-image-wider.jpg?w=824)
Parimal Kopardekar (PK)
Mission Integration Manager, for the Advanced Air Mobility Mission
![Photo of Peter Coen](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/peter-coen.jpg?w=877)
![Photo of Dr. Rich Wahl](https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/rich-wahls.jpg?w=819)
Dr. Rich Wahls
Mission Integration Manager, for the Sustainable Flight National Partnership Mission