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Welcome to the Newest Space Camp Alumni Association Board Member!

Welcome to the newest Space Camp Alumni Association Board member!

After an application process that began in September 2022 for one open seat on the board and a series of interviews throughout the end of the year with interested alumni, Christopher Mick was selected to fill the open seat on the Space Camp Alumni Association Board. His term began on January 1, 2023 for a period of 3 years to serve on the board promoting Space Camp Alumni outreach and furthering the mission of Space Camp Alumni.

Christopher Mick is the Education and Outreach Director for the STEAM educational nonprofit, Space St. Croix, that he founded in 2016. Space St. Croix’s mission, connecting kids to the cosmos, through Space-themed STEAM programming and teacher support materials for all Hudson, WI. area public and private schools, in addition to being the STEAM Programmer for the Hudson Area Public Library.

Read more about Chris Mick’s background on his biography page:

https://rocketcenterfoundation.org/board-member/chris-mick/

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