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Kali Kearns

Group Staff Assistant

Biography

Kali Kearns is a Group Staff Assistant for the JPL Mobility & Robotic Systems Section (347). She manages business inquires for the following groups: Embedded Robotic Systems (347A), Applied Robotic Systems (347B), Extreme Environment Robotic Systems (347C), Robotic Manipulation and Sampling (347G), and Advanced Robotic Systems (347Z). Kali is passionate about space exploration, employee engagement, and community outreach.

Education

Master of Business Administration, Arizona State University (Present)
B.S. Kinesiology Therapeutic Studies, California State University, East Bay

Awards

JPL Team Award - MASHER, February 2025
- For successfully developing a mine exploration robot for a sponsor, which led to a large follow-on contract to futher develop and test the technology.
JPL Team Award - 347 High Profile Visits, September 2024
- In recognition of outstanding contributions to ensuring 347's FY24 high profile visits & workshops were executed seamlessly and successfully.
JPL Team Award - Special Events 3417 Business Team, September 2023
- For hosting and providing logistical support for two high visibility events (DARPA NOMAD and DARTS) with over 120 attendees from JPL, government agencies, and guests from around the world.