Casey Dreier
Chief Of Space Policy at The Planetary Society
Greater Seattle Area United States
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Top SchoolCasey Dreier is a 16-year veteran space policy leader currently serving as Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society, where he shapes advocacy, budgetary analysis, and strategic initiatives for planetary exploration, defense, and the search for life. He combines deep technical roots in astronomy and early research on near‑Earth asteroids with hands-on experience translating complex science into persuasive policy, public communications, and member-driven civic action. Casey hosts the long-running Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition and publishes The Space Advocate, turning insider budget and political insight into accessible guidance for both policymakers and the public. Known for demystifying the politics behind space science, he has briefed legislators, been a trusted media source, and built coalitions across the scientific and advocacy communities. Notably, his background includes software and development work, giving him a practical appreciation for the technical systems underpinning modern space programs.
16 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Physics and Astronomy, Bachelor's degree, Physics and Astronomy at Oberlin College
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Github Skills (14)
wkhtmltopdf6
html-to-pdf5
middleware4
pivotal-tracker4
transform4
pivotal4
pdf3
css3
ruby3
command-line-utility3
ruby-on-rails2
rails2
api2
pdfkit2
Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
caseydreier/dirty_associations
Dec 2009 - Jul 2010
Contributions:30 commits in 6 months
daphonz/Singlebrook-Rails-Template
Jun 2010 - Mar 2011
Contributions:34 commits in 9 months
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