Izzy House as a speaker
It is an exciting time as we enter the new golden era of space. I want to spread the word about the wonders of space, the space industry’s potential to impact the economy of an area, and inspire people to dream of space careers.
Izzy House is a speaker to introduce space marketing, expand the space industry, develop the spaceport infrastructure, inspire growth for the space economy in states and regions, and promote the excitement of space tourism.
Speaker Topics:
I would love to speak at your event. There are several topics that are my focused sweet spots. These include:
- Space Marketing
- What is marketing?
- Tell your story – Using storytelling to connect
- Why Kentucky needs a spaceport (or your area!)
- The new commercial space industry
NEW Children’s book topics
- Engineering is not science and math! It is solving problems. Science and math give you super powers to help you do it.
- Moon Trees
- Izzy and Dee Adventures
Space Tourism Conference 2023 Moderator for Space Marketing Panel
Other Highlights:
- 2021 Toastmasters International Speech Contest winner for Division E / Bluegrass and competed in the District-level competition for three states. Won the three levels leading up to the District competition.
- Emcee for three Congressional Gold Medal ceremonies for Civil Air Patrol.
- Guest speaker across Kentucky for Small Business Development Corporation events, small business symposiums, and library system courses for entrepreneurs.
- Instructor Created and conducted training sessions for Civil Air Patrol.
- Program Lead Directed an engineering outreach program for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that helped engineers strengthen their public speaking skills while engaging and inspiring future generations of engineers.
SPEAKING HIGHLIGHTS:
Book Readings 2025- Las Cruces and Goddard Center
SmallSat 2024 –Masterclass: Communicating the Value of Space Activities (Secure World Foundation and Galactic Girl)
Astra-Con at Morehead University 2024 –
Spaceport America Workforce Workshops 2024 (below)
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- Future Space Workforce series: Workshop 1 – Resume Building/ Social Media Presence WATCH
- Building the Space Workforce: Workshop 3 – Entrepreneurship & Business Planning for Start-Ups WATCH
SpaceCom 2022 & 2023 – TINA Talk 2022 and a panel moderator on Workforce Development in 2023 (Watch the video on left)
GSA Spaceport Summit 2022 – Marketing Spaceports (Space Marketing: Spaceports was distributed to all attendees. It was the book’s launch.)
Space Tourism Conference 2023 – Space Marketing Panel Moderator (shown above)
SmallSat 2024
Masterclass: Communicating the Value of Space Activities
at the 38th Annual SmallSat 2024
Panelists from left to right:
- Ian Christensen , Secure World Foundation;
- Katie Gibas, Marketing Communications Manager at Moog Inc.;
- Izzy House, Author of Space Marketing book series and Host of Space Marketing Podcast;
- Victoria Irwin, Head of Business Development and Sales at MDA Space UK
Spaceport America
Future Space Workforce series:
Workshop 1 – Resume Building/ Social Media
Spaceport America
Future Space Workforce series:
Workshop 3 – Entrepreneurship & Business Planning
for Start-Ups
Space Marketing Podcast
Izzy is the host of the Space Marketing Podcast. Space Marketing Podcast is where we explore marketing principles, strategies, and tactics through the lens of space. Join Izzy House as she talks with space industry professionals about their challenges and successes with marketing in the new space economy.
Listen on your favorite podcast channel!
Space For Kentucky
Izzy organizes and hosts the Space for Kentucky Roundtable series of meetings focused on growing the space industry.
Space For Kentucky Roundtable is an opportunity for companies and individuals to come together to bring a slice of the space economy to their area. Enjoy speakers, networking, and other events. Each meeting has a different theme with a panel of experts from spaceport to space food! Visit for the next meeting and past meeting recordings.
Izzy's Bios
General Short Bio:
Izzy House is the author of the Space Marketing book series and host of the Space Marketing Podcast, with more than 20 years of experience in public affairs, outreach, and marketing. She serves as Director of Marketing Strategies for the Global Spaceport Alliance and Content and Media Director for SpaceCom, where she leads content initiatives that support industry growth and record-setting events. Izzy is also a space educator and children’s author, writing Space A to Z and the Izzy and Dee Adventures series to inspire future explorers. Across her work, she uses marketing as a tool for impact, growth, and possibility to help others reach for the stars.
General Bio:
Izzy House is the author of the Space Marketing book series, including Space Marketing: Competing in the New Commercial Space Industry and Space Marketing: Spaceports, and the host of the Space Marketing Podcast. With more than 20 years of experience in public affairs, outreach, and marketing and three marketing degrees, Izzy applies proven marketing strategy to the rapidly evolving space industry, helping organizations clarify their message, grow their influence, and compete in new markets.
Izzy currently serves as Director of Marketing Strategies for the Global Spaceport Alliance, where she has played a key role in doubling membership and supporting record-breaking growth for the GSA Spaceport Summit for three consecutive years. She is also Content and Media Director for SpaceCom, where she launched the Second Stage initiative, building a new content platform that includes multiple space sector publications, a dedicated website, and an expanded media presence for the event.
In addition to her work with industry professionals, Izzy is a space educator for young readers. She is the author of Space A to Z and six titles in the Izzy and Dee Adventures children’s book series, which combine approachable science concepts with curiosity-driven storytelling designed to inspire future explorers.
Izzy has worked with more than 600 businesses and organizations through the marketing firms she founded and led over a 20-year career. Many of these organizations served as economic and community anchors, and her work has focused on helping mission-driven teams grow with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Across books, podcasts, events, and publications, Izzy applies marketing as a practical tool for impact and long-term growth.
She is passionate about helping others reach for the stars.
General Speaker Walk-On Intro
Please welcome Izzy House.
Izzy is the author of the Space Marketing book series and the host of the Space Marketing Podcast, with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations grow through clear, purpose-driven marketing. She currently serves as Director of Marketing Strategies for the Global Spaceport Alliance and as Content and Media Director for SpaceCom, where she has led initiatives that doubled membership, launched new industry publications, and supported record-setting events. Izzy is also a children’s author and space educator, passionate about inspiring the next generation while helping today’s space industry thrive. Please join me in welcoming Izzy House.
Children's Books Author Bio
Izzy House is a children’s book author and space educator who loves helping kids explore big ideas about space, science, and curiosity. She is the creator of the Izzy and Dee Adventures series, a collection of six space-themed stories that bring science concepts to life through imaginative storytelling, problem-solving, and sisterly teamwork.
In addition to her own books, Izzy has helped publish nine other children’s books written and illustrated by Miss Dee Dassen, collaborating closely on story development, structure, and bringing each project to life for young readers. Together, their work focuses on making learning approachable, playful, and confidence-building.
Izzy believes stories are one of the most powerful ways to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds. Through her books and school visits, she encourages children to ask questions, explore boldly, and see themselves as future explorers, engineers, and dreamers.
Her favorite message to share is simple: reach for the stars.
Izzy and Dee Adventure Series: The Moon Tree Mission, The Moon Tree Companion Passport, Mission to Mars, How to Read a Ruler, and Moon Base Mission. Find activities and more about the books at izzyanddee.com
Izzy with a baby Artemis Loblolly Moon Tree at the
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruses.
Children’s Event Speaker
Walk-On Intro
Please welcome children’s author and space educator, Izzy House!
Izzy is the creator of the Izzy and Dee Adventures series, a set of space-themed stories that turn science and exploration into fun, imaginative adventures for kids. She has also helped publish nine children’s books alongside her sister, author and illustrator Miss Dee Dassen, working together to make learning playful and accessible. Today, Izzy is here to share her stories, talk about space, and remind us that curiosity and imagination can take us anywhere. Let’s give a big welcome to Izzy House!
Spaceport Development Bio
Izzy House serves as Director of Marketing Strategies for the Global Spaceport Alliance, where she works in a leadership role alongside spaceport executives, operators, and partners around the world. She collaborates closely with GSA members to support growth, strengthen positioning, and help develop spaceport ecosystems that drive innovation, workforce development, and economic opportunity within their communities.
With more than 20 years of experience in public affairs, outreach, and marketing, Izzy brings a practical, place-based perspective to spaceport development. Her work focuses on helping spaceports clearly communicate their value as infrastructure assets, economic anchors, and gateways to commercial space activity. She is also the author of Space Marketing: Spaceports and the host of the Space Marketing Podcast, where she explores how strategy, storytelling, and collaboration support sustainable spaceport growth.
Izzy has worked with more than 600 businesses and organizations through the marketing firms she founded and led over a 20-year career. She is driven by a strong belief in helping communities grow through well-planned spaceport ecosystems that connect industry, education, and local opportunity. Through her speaking and advisory work, she helps spaceports translate ambition into impact and inspires stakeholders to reach for the stars.
SpaceCom Second Stage Speaker Bio
Izzy House is the strategic lead behind SpaceCom Second Stage, an initiative of SpaceCom designed to identify, amplify, and accelerate emerging sectors within the commercial space industry. Building on an early event-based concept, Izzy helped shape and expand SpaceCom Second Stage into a multi-platform initiative that now spans sector-focused magazines, original editorial content, a dedicated website, and integrated live event programming.
As Content and Media Director for SpaceCom, Izzy leads the planning and execution of SpaceCom Second Stage across its full lifecycle, from editorial direction and publication development to digital strategy and on-site experiences. Her work connects insight with execution, ensuring that emerging sectors gain visibility, context, and momentum within the broader space ecosystem.
With more than 20 years of experience in public affairs, outreach, and marketing, Izzy brings a strategic and practical lens to industry storytelling. She is also the author of the Space Marketing book series, including Space Marketing: Spaceports, and the host of the Space Marketing Podcast. Through SpaceCom Second Stage, her focus is on helping the industry understand what is gaining altitude next and why it matters.
Helping the space industry reach for the stars.
Izzy House as a speaker – Guest appearances:
N2K T-Minus Space Daily
2023 Season1 Episode 95
Title: Traffic report from lunar orbit.
