MEET OUR TEAM

Jonathan Kaley-Isley is a space lawyer and cybersecurity expert based in The Netherlands. He has a B.A. from the University of Florida, a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and an Advanced Masters (LL.M.) in Aviation and Space Law from the University of Leiden. His Ph.D. research is focused on the regulation of adaptive decision making technologies (AI) in outer space.
Jonathan has spent his career at the intersection of law and emerging technologies, directing global information security and privacy programs at Visa, Barclays, Blackrock, and Vanguard. He has taught computer science and security at the graduate level, directed the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction and wrote code to secure satellite communications.
Jonathan edits and directs production of the Space Court Law Library, the work of our law clerks and rapporteurs, and SCF special projects.

Yana Yakushina is a lawyer, researcher, and dark sky protection educator. Currently, Yana is working on her Ph.D. at the University of Ghent (Belgium). Yana is actively involved in dark sky protection awareness activities by attending international conferences, podcasts, and workshops and providing consulting services.
Yana has successfully participated in international legal research projects in the field of dark sky protection and space law and collaborated with organizations and government bodies worldwide, inter alia, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Ghent University, the EU Commission, International Dark-Sky Association, Starlight Foundation, International Astronomical Union, UNOOSA, etc. In addition, Yana is a member and an advisor of several NGOs, including the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), Starlight Foundation, and the Rule of Law Association. This year Yana has become a board member and one of the co-founders of the Belgian dark sky protection organization – Living Night.

ASTRA, YUCOM, ELSA, and UNDP, where the last four resulted with her being published as a co-author.

Mclee (pronounced MAC-lee) Kerolle is a graduate of the International Institute of Air and Space Law at Leiden University where he wrote his Masters thesis on the regulation of commercial spaceports worldwide. During his time at Leiden, Mclee worked at the International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS) where his responsibilities focused on researching third party liability issues associated with commercial human spaceflight. He also served as the Executive Secretary for the Space Generation Advisory Council and is currently an active member of their Diversity Action Team and Effective and Adaptive Governance for a Lunar Ecosystem (E.A.G.L.E.) Action Team. In addition, Mclee is the Program Director for the Caribbean Space Society a working group of the Institute of Caribbean Studies that aims to establish a unified Caribbean Space Agenda.

Antonio is a consultant and speaker for aerospace policy, technology integration, sustainability and inclusivity, and education.
🌏 Minerva University Alumnus
🏔 FutureTalks Foundation Arctic Expedition Member
UHG Foundation Himalayas Expedition Member
Marine Corps Officer
🛰 SGAC Asia-Pacific Regional Coordinator
Moon Village Association East Asia Regional Coordinator
🎖 IAF Emerging Space Leader 2022
Tencent THINC Fellow
Korea Prime Ministerial National Talent Award
SGAC Pioneer Award
The Mars Generation 24 Under 24
#17 Top Men to follow on LinkedIn for Aviation & Aerospace

Cris van Eijk is an international lawyer based in the United Kingdom. His research on space law and its making has appeared in peer-reviewed journals, several academic blogs, and the International Astronomical Union’s second Dark and Quiet Skies report. Cris holds a BA in International Justice from Leiden University College, an LLM in Public International Law from Leiden University, and a BA in Law from the University of Cambridge.

