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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) Advisory Board

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) receives direction, guidance, and oversight from the SAO Advisory Board, composed of advocates dedicated to astronomy, science education, innovative engineering, astrophysics research, and pursuing the next big discoveries.

Mr. Thomas Clay

Boulder, CO
Board Chair & Executive Committee Chair

Ms. Karina Funk

Somerville, MA
Board Vice Chair & Advancement Committee Chair

Ms. Claire Alexander

Washington, D.C.

Mr. Jere Broh-Kahn

Washington, D.C.

Mr. Anil Cheriyan

Atlanta, GA
Nominating Committee Chair

Mr. David Cowan

Atherton, CA

Mr. Robert Curbeam

Atlanta, GA

Mr. Chris Dickerson

Kildeer, IL
Governance Committee Chair

Mr. Aleem Gillani

Atlanta, GA

Mr. Michael Hausknost

Los Angeles, CA

Dr. Frayda B. Lindemann

Miami Beach, FL

Mr. Jeff Martin

San Francisco, CA

Mr. Howard Messing

Westford, MA

Mr. Mark Pirrung

Atlanta, GA

Dr. Deepak Raghavan

Atlanta, GA

Dr. Mitchel Sayare

Los Angeles, CA

Dr. Brian Schmidt

Canberra, Australia

Mr. Phil Skuta

Washington, D.C.

Emeritus

Dr. Myra Hart

Lexington, MA

Mr. Todd Krasnow

North Palm Beach, FL

Dr. Colin R. Masson

Lexington, MA

Mr. Michael J. Tuteur

Boston, MA