“You don’t have to go in the front door; get into whichever door is cracked open.” That mindset has guided France A. Córdova throughout a groundbreaking career in science and leadership. Today she serves as President of the Science Philanthropy Alliance, bringing more than three decades of experience at the helm of major institutions. Widely known as an internationally recognized astrophysicist, Córdova has advanced research in X-ray and gamma ray sources and led projects that shaped ...