London, United Kingdom Jul 22, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - The Spaceship Academy, a global leader in AI-powered sustainability education, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Kristi Marchesani as its new Global Director of Education Partnerships and Initiatives.
Marchesani brings over two decades of experience in international education, most recently serving in senior leadership at a major U.S. public university. Her work has spanned continents—building bridges across cultures, overseeing global recruitment strategies, and designing impactful educational partnerships that have touched thousands of lives.
In her new role, Marchesani will lead The Spaceship’s next chapter: scaling its cutting-edge learning programs and strategic partnerships with schools, universities, and education agencies around the world.
“After more than 25 years in the international education field, I’m excited to join The Spaceship Academy at such a pivotal moment,” said Marchesani. “This is a rare opportunity to unite the deep roots of educational practice with the future-facing power of AI—all in service of a livable, just, and sustainable planet. It’s an honor to join this visionary team,” she continued. “The Spaceship isn’t just preparing learners for tomorrow—it’s giving them the tools to shape it.”
Craig Vezina, CEO and Co-Founder of The Spaceship Academy, sees Marchesani’s arrival as a watershed moment.
“Kristi brings a rare blend of institutional credibility and transformative vision,” Vezina said. “Her global experience in education, recruitment, and program development offers unique insight into what learners and leaders need today. We couldn’t be more excited to have her on board.”
The appointment comes as The Spaceship Academy expands its flagship “AI for Good” and “Sustainable Futures” initiatives, aiming to help over 1 million learners across 50+ countries engage with sustainability through cutting-edge AI tools by 2027.
About The Spaceship Academy
The Spaceship Academy is an AI-first education company on a mission to make sustainability core to learning everywhere. Through immersive programs, global partnerships, and expert-led AI tools, The Spaceship equips individuals and institutions to meet the challenges of the 21st century—with creativity, care, and courage.
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