
Leland Melvin
Former NASA Astronaut | Inspiring Stories of Perseverance
Leland Melvin is an Executive Leadership speaker who has appeared at 1 event including TED 2018, most recently in 2018.

About
Leland Melvin's remarkable career spans engineering, education, and space exploration. As a former NASA astronaut, he completed two space shuttle missions, logging over 565 hours in space.
Melvin also played in the NFL as a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. Leveraging his diverse experiences, he shares powerful stories of determination and excellence that inspire communities to drive lasting positive change.
Talks1
An astronaut's story of curiosity, perspective and change
What job is best for a young man who's been a tennis ace, a cross-country traveler, a chemistry nerd and an NFL draftee? How about ... astronaut? Leland Melvin tells the story of the challenges he's accepted and the opportunities he's seized -- and how they led him to the International Space Station and a whole new perspective of life on earth. (Contains mature content)
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| TED 2018 | 2018 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada | 1 |
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