Amber McIntyreSenior Director, Civil Space

Amber McIntyre is the Senior Director of Civil Space at the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA). A seasoned space policy expert, she brings extensive experience in federal and international space policy, having led key initiatives across multiple U.S. government agencies.

McIntyre joined AIA from the National Space Policy Council in the Executive Office of the Vice President, where she served as Director of International Space Policy. She led U.S. space policy coordination across agencies like NASA, the State Department, and the Department of Defense, advancing national security, global partnerships, and the Artemis Accords.

Prior to her time at the White House, McIntyre served as Counselor for Interagency and International Relations at NASA, where she advised the Administrator on space diplomacy, international partnerships, and strategic agency priorities. She also worked at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, managing key diplomatic engagements and intergovernmental relations. Earlier in her career, she held various public affairs and policy roles at the U.S. Department of State, supporting foreign policy initiatives across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

McIntyre holds a B.A. in political science and religion from Florida State University, an M.P.A. from American University, and a business administration certification from Georgetown University.