A panel at the Satellite 2021 conference in Maryland focused on diversity and inclusion. From left to right: Erin Weber, ABL Space Systems general counsel, Debra Facktor, Airbus US Space and Defense Inc., Josephine Milward, Seraphim Capital head of research, Giselle Stewart, Boeing senior manager diversity and inclusion, Meredith LaBeau, Calumet Electronics Corp. chief technology officer, and Karina Perez Molina, founder of the Zed Factor Fellowship.

Attracting and retaining a diverse workforce requires organizations to adopt a proactive approach, according to panelists at the Satellite 2021 conference.

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Debra Werner is a correspondent for SpaceNews based in San Francisco. Debra earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. She is a recipient...