This session explores the profound impact of visualization as a universal language through a personal and professional journey. Starting with the story of my sister, who, despite being unable to speak until the age of seven, found her voice through drawing, I will trace the evolution of visualization tools and their growing significance in today's world. As the space market increasingly relies on these tools, I will discuss how they transcend borders, languages, and cultures, much like sign language, making complex ideas accessible to all. This journey, inspired by my sister, underscores the power of visualization to connect and communicate when words fall short.

Michelle Del Valle is a young, visionary entrepreneur with a diverse background in genetic engineering and aerospace technology. She founded FinSat to enable leaders across corporate, government, and community sectors to develop sustainable urban infrastructure through the FinSat platform that merges satellite data, real time visualization and climate adaptation planning.

Before FinSat, Michelle co-founded Stardust, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping at-risk youth with technical skills in aerospace. Her career also includes significant roles in Fortune 500 pharmaceuticals (Regeneron), the Space Frontier Foundation's New Space Conference, and a diverse real estate portfolio across the U.S. She has contributed to various initiatives, including those at the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities and Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Michelle is a graduate of University of Texas.