Sandy Marshall

Sandy Marshall is a producer, writer, actor, and strategic communications leader working at the intersection of space, storytelling, entertainment, and partnerships.

• Space & Science Communication: At NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Sandy serves as Strategic Communications Lead, where he leads initiatives across the Deep Space Network, NASA’s Voyager mission, NASA+ West Coast efforts, and partnership and entertainment activations. He co-created and executive produced REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids, ranked among Apple Podcasts’ top shows.

• Business Development & Consulting: Formerly Vice President at Second City Works, Sandy advised Fortune 500 companies including Morgan Stanley, GE, AbbVie, RBC, PwC, and Verizon, developing leadership and communication programs rooted in storytelling.

• Entertainment: On-camera credits include The Dilemma (Ron Howard), Odd Squad (PBS), and Still Hungry (Comedy Central), and national commercial campaigns. He also served as a director and faculty member at The Second City and co-founded the comedy ensemble Schadenfreude.

• Writing, Media, & Speaking: Sandy wrote Workish, a syndicated business column for the Financial Post, and co-founded the business event series Ensemble. He has lectured at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (Drake University, William & Mary) and has appeared in Fast Company, Axios, CBC News, AGU, and ASTC.

• Recognition & Affiliations: An Emmy nominee and SAG-AFTRA member, Sandy serves on the Board of Directors of the Cosmosphere International Science Center and Space Museum and has earned multiple distinctions at JPL. He holds a B.A. in History from Drake University, where he previously served on the Board of Trustees.