Alma Ekaete Okpalefe, the executive director of the World Space Week Association has been a seasoned executive with nearly two decades of experience in legal advisory, corporate strategy, and international cooperation, primarily focused on emerging markets.

Alma’s educational journey has been a blend of law and business, starting with a Law LLB Honours from the University of Manchester. She furthered with a Bar Vocational Course at BPP Law School and was called to the Bar in England & Wales at Lincoln's Inn.

Alma dedicated most of her career to Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd, serving as the Company Secretary and Legal Adviser, where she headed the Legal Services and Corporate Strategy Departments, ensuring legal compliance, risk management, and strategic direction.

At the World Space Week Association, Alma is responsible for providing visionary leadership to steer the organization's strategic direction, secure funding and resources to support our mission, promote space-related education and stem programs, and advocate for the importance of space exploration and science education, among other responsibilities.

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