Hi, I am Francesca Boffi
and I am Deputy Head for the Instruments (INS) Division
at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI).

In my position, I work with members of Institute Leadership to help realize organizational strategic objectives and with Division Management to ensure INS fulfills the needs of the space Missions we support.

Short CV

What do I bring?

Demonstrated experience in creating and nurturing a diverse, dynamic, and inclusive environment.

Demonstrated experience in leading and developing teams in support of scientific and technical projects.

Demonstrated ability to lead projects to successful completion by working closely with key stakeholders and development teams.

Demonstrated ability to lead with transparency and agility to facilitate team's success.

Strategic thinker and passionate about the vision of STScI.

Areas of core competency:

Research

Late stages of stellar evolution: planetary nebulae; supernovae of Type Ia; star progenitors; circumstellar and interstellar environments.

Management

Personnel management; team development; project and program management; work planning and assignments; resource management; change management; hiring.

Leadership

Strategic planning to include staffing and training plans; fiscal planning; team development planning; change management; technological innovation; project portfolio.