Society of Space Professionals
On Campus
Executive Board
Emily Blackburn
President
Hey Everyone!! My name is Emily Blackburn, and I hold the position as SSPOCs President. I am a junior studying Systems Engineering with a minor in Space Operations. I’m from Nashville, Tennessee. A fun fact about me is I absolutely love Formula1!
Abby Threatt
Vice President
Hi everyone l am Abby Threatt your Vice President and l am a Junior Human Factors major from Charleston South Carolina!
I am a huge adventure bug and fun fact I am a certified scuba diver!
Abby McCollum
​Events Coordinator
Hi! My name is Abby McCollum, I am the event coordinator for SSPOC. I am majoring in systems engineering with a minor in space operations. I will be graduating in the Spring of 2028. I am from Deerton MI, and a fun fact about me is that I am a triplet!
Michael Hersey
Secretary
Hi! I’m Michael Hersey, an Engineering Physics major with minors in Astronomy & Astrophysics, and Applied Mathematics. I hold the position as Secretary of SSPOC. I graduate in 2028, and I am from Olney, Maryland. I am an Eagle Scout attending ERAU, so I’m technically a double Eagle!
Aaralyn Wright
Treasurer
Hi everyone! I am Aaralyn Wright, your Treasurer, and I am a Senior in Space Operations with minors in Systems Engineering and Project Management. I am originally from Rockwall, Texas. A fun fact about me is that I did gymnastics for 13 years!
Tahlin Breitfeller
Public Relations
Hey I'm Tahlin! I'm the Public Relations Officer for SSPOC! I'm a sophomore from Philadelphia and study Spaceflight Ops with a double minor in AA an Applied Physics. A fun fact is that I is I LOVE music and was in an auditioned choir for 3 yrs in high school!
Isabel La Coss
Professional Relations
​Hello, I’m Isabel La Coss the Professional Relations officer for SSPOC. I’m pursuing a bachelors degree in Space Flight Operations with minors in Human Factors and Project management. I was born in Washington State and I’m a transfer student from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I love animals and nature!
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Mission
We are a community of student professionals passionate about the space industry! We offer students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida a chance to network and create meaningful connections with others through socials, guest speakers, facility tours, and conferences.
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Vision​
Our vision is a positive environment where college students of all backgrounds are inspired to dream big and to uplift one another in achieving each other’s goals within the space industry. Una Ad Astra, Together to the Stars
History
SSPOC was established in 2014 and was originally known as the Spaceflight Sciences Policy and Operations Club. In 2024, the name was changed as the organization began a new chapter in its story. Despite this change, the organization remains focused on its values of growth, fellowship, and a love for space exploration —
"the greatest adventure on which humanity has ever embarked".
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