About
Francis French is a from San Diego, CA and is an internationally recognized keynote speaker. He engages with general audiences through classes, workshops, public speaking, television and documentary productions. He is also a bestselling author, specializing in books with the original astronauts.
French has made appearances as an expert on the Discovery Channel, History Channel, the BBC, NPR, and many other international broadcast shows. He was the director of events for Sally Ride, America's first woman in space. As an educator in museums and science centers across the world, he has also taught about the wildlife of California, the oceans, astronomy, geology, contemporary art, science, music, aviation, and engineering.
“Francis brings enthusiasm to everything he does. As an educator and author, he has excited people of all ages and experiences to learn more... Francis has many more things in store and I can’t wait to see what else he has to offer.”
Kristine Khieu, Sally Ride Science Educator and Bioengineer