Board & Leadership

Publisher and CEO at SpaceWatch.Global | MBA, Space Management, Global Outreach

As the Publisher and CEO of SpaceWatch.Global, Torsten leads a team of experts and journalists who provide global outreach, open-source intelligence, and business intelligence in the area of space and new space.

With over 30 years of experience in space management, broadcast technology, information technology, and satellite communication, he deeply understands the trends, challenges, and opportunities in this dynamic and evolving sector.

His mission is to publish SpaceWatch.Global, a platform that analyses space activities of emerging markets in a geopolitical context, and to educate and inspire the next generation of space leaders and innovators. He holds an MBA in Space Management from the International Space University, as well as several certifications in leadership, critical thinking, and digital sound design.

Wayne Johnson brings a rare combination of commercial acumen and genuine conviction to everything he does. His career, built on strong foundations in programme and project management, has always been guided by a deeper question: how do we build systems that actually serve people and the planet?

That question is what drew him to Stars Align. Wayne is a passionate advocate for education as a lever for sustainable change, believing that giving young people the tools, the confidence, and the global connections to engage with real-world challenges is one of the most impactful investments any generation can make. He brings discipline, drive, and a quiet determination to ensure that the work we do today creates a world worth inheriting tomorrow.

Francis Ssekitto is an educationist, researcher, and digital innovation strategist with expertise in records management, library science, AI adoption, and organisational development.

He chairs the Board of Governors at St. Andrews Kaggwa Gombe High School, where he leads governance reforms and digital transformation in low-resource learning environments. As an academic supervisor and mentor, he champions ethical, context-relevant, and technology-driven research in Records and Information Science.

Francis is a strong advocate for inclusive AI, digital literacy, and community empowerment, contributing to the She Is AI Initiative Uganda and co-founding Ugandan Women in AI. He has been a member of Creative Commons since 2019.

His research focuses on digital evidence, information governance, and ethical AI in resource-limited settings.

Sergey Stanovkin brings a rich tapestry of international experience, creative communications, and knowledge as the BBC Studios Commercial Representative in Eurasia and Managing Partner of Dars Consulting.

With an extensive background spanning public relations, international economic relations, aerophysics, space research, and strategic communications, Sergey seamlessly blends his profound insights from diverse sectors to deliver compelling narratives and creative solutions.

His exceptional strategic communication skills and innovative approach to content production enable him to craft impactful campaigns that resonate across global audiences, driving engagement and fostering meaningful connections.

Ben Newsome founded Fizzics Education to deliver science education across Australia, having now reached 3 million kids since 2004. He is a qualified science teacher, 2013 Churchill Fellow, 2020 AMP Tomorrow Maker, and multiple Australian Small Business Winner for Children's Education Services.

Ben is a board member for Educating 4 Leadership, advisory board member of the Center for Interactive Learning & Collaboration, and author of 'Be Amazing! How to teach science the way primary kids love'. He is also the host of the FizzicsEd Podcast.

At Stars Align, Ben leads the global curriculum development, consultation and implementation efforts.

Terry Lowry is the composer of over 200 works including piano concertos, oratorios, symphonies, chamber works and song cycles. A Steinway Artist, he has performed over 1,000 solo piano recitals throughout North America and Europe.

He is the Conductor and Music Director of the Carroll Symphony Orchestra, the Carrollton Wind Ensemble and the Carrollton Jazz Orchestra. He has released 17 albums, including a 2021 recording of Beethoven's Hammerklavier.

In 2012 he co-founded Musical Overture, a digital platform helping musicians connect and play together online. He is also the founder of GIGROOM, a digital music education platform connecting students and artists around the world to practice and perform music.

Sean Sennett's collection of over a thousand artist interviews reads like an enviable festival line-up with headliners like David Bowie, Iggy Pop and Bruce Springsteen.

He is an accomplished musician, radio broadcaster, podcast host and author, with work appearing in The Age, The Australian and Rolling Stone magazine, both at home and in the US.

For two decades, Sean owned and ran Queensland's highest-circulating street press, Time Off. He continues to live and work in Brisbane today.

At just 15, Anay studies space science through UniSQ's Head Start program, which gives high-achieving Australian students in Years 10–12 the opportunity to undertake university-level learning. He is working towards his dream of becoming a flight surgeon in space.

Anay recently became one of the youngest people in the world to serve as an analog astronaut, conducting original medical research during a high-fidelity space simulation mission in Poland.

In his role at Stars Align, Anay supports peer-to-peer engagement with students across different countries, contributes to learning activities related to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), space and health, and encourages open dialogue and curiosity.

Empowering you to see the change you can bring into this world.

FLANGR is a Chilean astro-pop artist who mixes astronomy with his music. He is the first artist in the world to make pop music with sounds from space, thanks to the ALMA Observatory.

"The universe in your headphones."

ARIA Nominee Ian Ritter shot his first photograph at age 5 in Singapore and never looked back. Combining a love and deep understanding of both music and the visual arts, Ian carved a career and worldwide reputation as a master of creating visuals in and around the music universe.

Ian has created visual content including album artwork, music videos, photographs and merch design for iconic names such as Suzi Quatro, Joe Satriani, Steve Lukather, Tommy Emmanuel, and many more. He continues to break the rules in creating visuals that not only complement, but elevate the artist.

Located in Perth, Savvy Creations is a PR consultancy, marketing, social media marketing, content marketing and event management agency. Sandra Tricoli, Director of Savvy Creations PR, established the Agency in 2015.

Sandra holds a degree in communications with a double major in Journalism and Public Relations, and has experience working with many national and international business sectors. She is known for her persistent work ethic and passion for innovation, communication, and creation.

Sandra partners with her clients to develop communication strategies which lead them towards the success of their business, blending years of experience with the dynamic creativity of the modern digital world.