Belinda A. Lopez
About Belinda A. Lopez
Belinda A. Lopez is the Lead Training Engineer for Lunar Permanence, Advanced Programs at Blue Origin, with over twenty years of experience in instructional design and learning development across diverse sectors.
Company
Belinda A. Lopez is presently associated with Blue Origin as the Lead Training Engineer for Lunar Permanence, Advanced Programs. In addition, she holds the title of Founder at the First School on Mars Project. Her career includes significant stints at Lockheed Martin, Aerodyne Industries LLC, Shell Oil Exploration & Production, and United Space Alliance at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Furthermore, she has worked independently as a Senior Instructional Designer & Learning Architect and held leadership roles in real estate investment.
Title
Belinda holds the position of Lead Training Engineer, Lunar Permanence, Advanced Programs at Blue Origin. She also occupies the role of Founder for the First School on Mars Project. Her immense experience encompasses roles such as Human Spaceflight Training Operations Lead at Lockheed Martin, Senior Instructional Designer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and Real Estate Investing - President Realty Investment Community of Houston.
Education and Expertise
Belinda A. Lopez pursued her academic studies at Rice University, obtaining a BA in Political Science. She advanced her education at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, where she achieved an MS in Instructional Technology. Her expertise extends to human-computer interaction, interface design, activity-based learning, and the development of innovative learning environments across multiple industries. With extensive experience with various Learning/Content Management Systems (LMS/CMS), she has developed specialized training programs for both corporate and astronaut training sectors.
Background
Belinda's professional journey began as an Education Technology Consultant at Rice University. She later transitioned to NASA's Johnson Space Center, contributing as a Senior Instructional Designer/Curriculum Developer. Her work has spanned multiple influential institutions including United Space Alliance, Shell Oil Exploration & Production, and Aerodyne Industries LLC. She also worked as a Senior Instructional Designer and Learning Architect for over 16 years. Her role in Real Estate Investment as the President of Realty Investment Community of Houston adds a diverse dimension to her career.
Achievements
Belinda played a critical role in the development and testing of the Orion Cockpit Display, focusing on testing flight displays and creating mission operation procedures. She supported major NASA projects such as the Space Shuttle and International Space Station, particularly in Environmental Control and Life Support Systems. Her diverse consultancy work includes contributions to training organizations in academia, energy, healthcare, and advanced technologies. Additionally, she supported NASA’s Spaceflight Launch Services and Ground Systems at Kennedy Space Center during her tenure at Aerodyne.