Kristina Hloptsidis
About Kristina Hloptsidis
Kristina Hloptsidis serves as the Vice President of Regulatory & Operations at Tomorrow.io, where she leads a team focused on regulatory and operational strategies for the company's space program and weather intelligence platform. She has extensive experience in regulatory affairs, having held key positions at Spaceflight Inc. and BlackSky, and has a background in law and communication.
Work at Tomorrow.io
Kristina Hloptsidis serves as the Vice President of Regulatory & Operations at Tomorrow.io, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads a cross-functional team that includes regulatory, legal, compliance, and operational experts. She is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of regulatory and operational strategies for Tomorrow.io's innovative space program and weather intelligence platform. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Director of Regulatory Affairs at Tomorrow.io from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Kristina Hloptsidis has a diverse educational background. She studied at the University of Washington, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Communication and a minor in Social Sciences from 2011 to 2013. She furthered her education by studying Law, achieving a certification in Contract Development and Management from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she obtained an Associate of Arts degree from Edmonds College from 2006 to 2009.
Background in Regulatory Affairs
Before joining Tomorrow.io, Kristina Hloptsidis held significant roles in regulatory affairs. She served as Chief of Regulatory & Risk Management at Spaceflight Inc. from 2020 to 2021 and as Sr. Director of Regulatory & Compliance at BlackSky from 2018 to 2020. Her experience includes managing complex regulatory and compliance matters, which has equipped her with the necessary skills for her current leadership role.
Consulting and Independent Work
Kristina is the founder and president of an independent consulting firm that provides services in space, regulatory, and export compliance. This venture reflects her commitment to the space industry and her expertise in regulatory matters. Her work aims to facilitate the democratization of weather, showcasing her passion for making weather intelligence accessible.
Previous Work Experience
Kristina Hloptsidis has a comprehensive work history in regulatory roles. She worked at Spaceflight Inc. from 2013 to 2018, where she held positions such as Sr. Contract Manager and Regulatory Affairs Manager. Additionally, she served as Division Manager at The Howard Group, Inc. in 2008-2009. Her varied experiences contribute to her extensive knowledge in regulatory and compliance frameworks.