Sheila Z. Xu

I’m an aspiring deaf astronaut, the first deaf Asian female pilot, and an AstroAccess Ambassador. I might also be the only deaf person with degrees from MIT, Harvard, and Wharton (does that make me a space unicorn 🦄?).

These days, I split my time between the US and Italy, working to advance accessibility and innovation in aerospace, aviation, and beyond.

I love connecting with people around the world—whether you want to do collaborations, explore brand partnerships, book me as a speaker, or get mentorship and guidance, just reach out!