Leland Melvin

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Leland Melvin is an engineer, educator, former NASA astronaut, and NFL wide receiver. He served on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis as a mission specialist on missions STS-122 (2008) and STS-129 (2009), helping to construct the International Space Station.

Upon hanging up his space boots, he led NASA Education and co-chaired the White House’s Federal Coordination in STEAM Education Task Force, developing the nation’s 5-year STEM education plan.

After 24 years with NASA as a researcher, astronaut, and Senior Executive Service leader, he shares his life story as an athlete, astronaut, scientist, engineer, photographer, and musician to help inspire the next generation of explorers to pursue STEAM careers.

Leland holds five honorary doctorates for his service in education, the sciences, and philanthropy.

Leland released his memoir, Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances. In it, Leland shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars and examines the intersecting roles of community, perseverance, and grace that align to create the opportunities for success.

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Leland Melvin is a space thought leader, astronaut, engineer, educator, and former NFL wide receiver for the Detroit Lions.
Leland is the first person drafted into the National Football League to have also flown in space.
He was featured on National Geographic's One Strange Rock, hosted by Will Smith, where he explained how his brain repaired itself after an injury that left him deaf and almost stopped him from ever going to space.
Even after being medically disqualified to fly in space by NASA flight surgeons, Leland completed two Space Shuttle missions to help build the International Space Station.
Leland served as the co-chair of the White House's Federal Coordination in STEM Education Task Force, developing the nation's 5-year plan for STEM education.
His memoir, Chasing Space, shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance, and grace that align to create opportunities for success.
Leland served as a consultant on National Geographic's second season of Mars.

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Hi. We are Jay Siegan Presents. We are the talent liaisons that curate, ideate, and connect you to the right artists to transform special events into experiences of a lifetime. Our roots are those of musicologists and culture hawks, deeply embedded in the living performing arts. This is the foundation of our work, the soul of our business, and what we've been doing for over 25 years. We have the capacity and capability to bring any artist from anywhere in the world to your event.

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Who is Jay Siegan Presents?

We are the talent liaisons that curate, ideate, and connect you to the right artists to transform special events into experiences of a lifetime. Our roots are those of musicologists and culture hawks, deeply embedded in the living performing arts. This is the foundation of our work, the soul of our business, and what we've been doing for over 25 years. We have the capacity and capability to bring any artist from anywhere in the world to your event.

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The cost associated with booking Leland Melvin is influenced by several factors. These include the interest and availability of the talent, the date and location, the nature of the event, and the schedule of the talent involved. To receive an accurate quote to book Leland Melvin for your event, we will need to gather some specific information. Reach out to us to dig in more and we can discuss an offer with the agent for Leland Melvin.

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What types of events can I book Leland Melvin for?

The most common types of events that Leland Melvin can be booked for include corporate events and private parties such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, fundraisers, and galas. Whether the event is for 10 exclusive guests on a private island, a luxury wedding in the Hamptons, or a sales conference for a Fortune 500 company in Las Vegas, there is no event too big or too small that we can't help secure famous talent for.

Will Leland Melvin do a private concert or performance?

Leland Melvin can perform at private events, including intimate performances and exclusive concerts. The availability of Leland Melvin and several other factors will determine feasibility. The JSP team will work closely with you on finding an iconic performer for your private event.

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A lot goes into securing top talent like Leland Melvin to perform at a private party or wedding but the JSP team is well-equipped and connected to provide you with the best available performers for your event. Reach out to our team with your event details and dream artists, and together we can make it a reality!

Does Leland Melvin perform for virtual events?

Leland Melvin may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the artist or talent secured best matches the event type, in-person or virtual. We have booked world-class performers like the Goo Goo Dolls, top magicians like Justin William along with pop stars Train for virtual events.

How can I find out Leland Melvin's availability to perform at an upcoming event?

We work closely with talent’s teams to determine if Leland Melvin is available for an event. Things like tour dates or time off can impact Leland Melvin's availability for your event. Connect with our team to find out if your dream performer is available for your private or corporate event.

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Talent like Leland Melvin can be open to travel to perform at events worldwide. We specialize in coordinating and securing talent for events both in the United States and abroad. While not every occasion calls for it, for those that do, we offer on-site talent and crew management so that clients can focus on wowing their guests, while having a great time themselves.

How can I go about booking Leland Melvin for a private or corporate event?

Reach out to us to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top talent like Leland Melvin, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent, customizing all-star line-ups, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

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What types of events can I book Leland Melvin for?

The most common types of events that Leland Melvin can be booked for include corporate events, fundraisers, galas, and private parties such as birthdays, anniversaries, or holiday celebrations. Whether the event is made up of a large audience or an intimate group, we can help secure high-impact celebrity magicians for you.

Will Leland Melvin do a private event?

Magicians like Leland Melvin can sometimes be open to performing at private events. The availability of Leland Melvin and several other factors will determine feasibility. We will work closely with you on finding a mesmerizing magician for your private event.

Does Leland Melvin perform at virtual events?

Magicians like Leland Melvin may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the magician best matches the event type and guest list.

How can I find out Leland Melvin's availability to perform at an upcoming event?

We work closely with the respective magician’s team to determine if Leland Melvin is available and interested in your event. Connect with our team to find out if your favorite celebrity magician is available for a private event.

Can you help me book a magician similar to Leland Melvin?

If Leland Melvin is unavailable for your event or out of your budget, our team will provide recommendations for similar magicians that best meet your event goals. We can secure nearly any magician you can think of to make your dream event a reality for you and your guests.

Will magicians like Leland Melvin travel to perform at events?

Magicians like Leland Melvin can be open to travel to participate in events worldwide. We specialize in coordinating and securing magicians for events both in the United States and abroad. While not every occasion calls for it, we offer on-site talent and crew management so that clients can focus on wowing their guests, while having a great time themselves.

How can I go about booking Leland Melvin for a private or corporate event?

Reach out to us to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top magicians and celebrities like Leland Melvin, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent of all kinds, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

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What types of events can I book Leland Melvin for?

The most common types of events that Leland Melvin can be booked for include corporate events, fundraisers, and galas. Whether the event is a fire-side chat or larger sales kick-off, we can help secure high-impact speakers and celebrities for you.

Will Leland Melvin do a private event?

Talent like Leland Melvin can sometimes be open to speaking at private events. The availability of Leland Melvin and several other factors will determine feasibility. We will work closely with you on finding an iconic speaker for your private event.

Does Leland Melvin speak at virtual events?

Talent like Leland Melvin may be open to speaking or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the speaker best matches the event type.

How can I find out if Leland Melvin is available to speak at an upcoming event?

We work closely with the respective speaker’s team to determine if Leland Melvin is available and interested in your event. Connect with our team to find out if your dream speaker or celebrity is available for a private event.

How can I go about booking Leland Melvin for a private or corporate event?

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What types of events can I book Leland Melvin for?

Will Leland Melvin do a private event?

Comedians like Leland Melvin can sometimes be open to performing at private events. The availability of Leland Melvin and several other factors will determine feasibility. We will work closely with you on finding an iconic comedian for your private event.

Does Leland Melvin perform at virtual events?

Comedians like Leland Melvin may be open to performing or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the comedian best matches the event type and guest list.

How can I find out Leland Melvin’s availability to perform at an upcoming event?

We work closely with the respective comedian’s team to determine if Leland Melvin is available and interested in your event. Connect with our team to find out if your favorite celebrity comedian is available for a private event.

Can you help me book a comedian similar to Leland Melvin?

If Leland Melvin is unavailable for your event or out of your budget, our team will provide recommendations for similar comedians that best meet your event goals. We can secure nearly any comedian you can think of to make your dream event a reality for you and your guests.

Will comedians like Leland Melvin travel to perform at events?

Comedians like Leland Melvin can be open to travel to participate in events worldwide. We specialize in coordinating and securing comedians for events both in the United States and abroad. While not every occasion calls for it, we offer on-site talent and crew management so that clients can focus on wowing their guests, while having a great time themselves.

How can I go about booking Leland Melvin for a private or corporate event?

Reach out to us to tell us about your event. We can work together to determine availability, budget, and other details to secure top comedians and celebrities like Leland Melvin, for your event. Our talented team has extensive experience curating talent of all kinds, negotiating contracts, and coordinating events.

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What types of events can I book Leland Melvin for?

Will Leland Melvin do a private event?

Does Leland Melvin speak at virtual events?

Talent like Leland Melvin may be open to speaking or appearing virtually. Each event is unique and we are experts in navigating nuances to ensure the speaker best matches the event type.

How can I find out if Leland Melvin is available to speak at an upcoming event?

How can I go about booking Leland Melvin for a private or corporate event?