We’re a group of global citizens that span the creative and scientific world, driven by one belief, “Care the Most,” and bound together by the conviction that big events can change the world. 

We’re creative. We’re fearless. We’re optimistic. We come from the school of Impossible is Nothing, and we care about our neighbor, our children, our world, our future, and giving back.


“We believe in the power of bold, meaningful, high-visibility actions to positively influence people’s choices. 

That’s why we’ve come together to fulfill different missions through big ideas that engage, inspire, delight, and capture the attention of audiences and the media worldwide.”

— Tito Melega, Founder, Board Member


Rising United Team


  • Dr. Diana Lockwood

    Executive Director, PhD STEAM Curriculum & Instruction

  • Pablo Romero

    Chief Financial Officer

Founding Board Of Directors


  • Cristina Muñoz Aguilar

    Director of STEM Education Program Mission CG 2020 “Connecting Generations”

  • Ronald Chang-Díaz

    President, RA Innova and Founder, Costa Rican Association for Space Research and Diffusion (ACIDE)

  • Leslie Haas

    VP, Business Development, Paragon Space Development Corporation

  • Tito Melega

    Chief Creative Officer

  • Ron Pailliotet

    Founder, Riparius Investment Company

  • Rick Watson

    COO/Media & Tech Executive

STEAM Education Advisory Council


  • Dr. Amy Elliott, PhD

    Group Leader Robotics & Intelligent Systems, Oakridge National Lab

  • Dr. Kelly Griendling, PhD

    Professor Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Tech

  • Dr. Diana Lockwood, PhD

    STEAM Curriculum & Instruction, Science/STEM Curriculum Content Designer, Author and Educational Consultant

Board of Advisors