Bernadette Detera is a Masters degree holder in System Engineering from Keio University, Japan with research experience in big data analysis and remote sensing for societal applications and disaster management. Prior to this, she worked as a Management Consultant supporting SMEs from various industries. Bernadette is a space advocate and an active member of the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) promoting space education and capacity-building activities for young space professionals. She is currently the Regional Coordinator for Asia-Pacific in SGAC and has also served as the National Point of Contact for the Philippines.