Dr. John West

Dr. John West

Dr. John West

Senior Vice President, Center for Innovation and Education

Dr. John West, Senior Vice President, Center for Innovation and Education (CI&E) is responsible for the development and execution of innovative K-12 and adult business programming that inspires and informs the next generation of space leaders. John has greatly expanded Space Foundation’s impact by consistently fostering local, national, and international strategic partnerships. John also provides leadership over the Space Foundation Discovery Center (SFDC) which is the region’s only dedicated space, science, and technology center and museum.

Prior to joining Space Foundation, John held high-level educational leadership positions including serving as a K-12 principal at the CSCS Woodland Park campus and later served on the CSCS board of directors. John also worked as a professor, program director, and dean in a university counseling program. He earned his doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, Research, and Policy from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. John is also a published author and a licensed professional counselor.