Julie Claveau

Julie Claveau is an astrophysicist and space-sector professional who currently works as a Senior Program Officer for Grants and Contributions at the Canadian Space Agency. Her career has taken her across space astronomy, Earth observation, mission operations, and program management, giving her opportunities to contribute to some of Canada's most exciting space initiatives. Most recently, Julie served as the IM/IT Project Manager supporting the Artemis II mission, coordinating technology, cybersecurity, communications, and operational readiness activities related to Canada's participation in humanity's return to the Moon. Her previous roles include Deputy Mission Manager for the James Webb Space Telescope, Earth Observation Program Officer for the smartEarth initiative, Mission Planner for RADARSAT-2, and Project Manager for the RADARSAT-1 Open Data initiative. Before joining the Canadian Space Agency, Julie served as a Naval Warfare Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy and worked in public administration.