Speaker Biography

Jonathan G. Thorvilson

Motivator

Beyond Earth Institute

Born and raised in Colorado to a family of lawyers, Jonathan G. Thorvilson has been immersed in discussions surrounding business, policy, and law for his entire life. Growing up in this environment provided him with an affinity for business and law related topics, however his true passion has always been the final frontier. Coupling this love of all things space-related with his heavily law, policy, and business centered upbringing, Jonathan has earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs, as well as a MS in Space Studies from the University of North Dakota. Jonathan is currently pursuing a law degree and plans to utilize all that he has learned, and will continue to learn, in order to help advance the space industry in any way he can. Regardless of career, space is Jonathan’s calling.