Meet the Team
Rigel Leonard
Founder
Kaitlin Sullivan
Marketing & PR Advisor
Matthew Suriel
Strategy & Risk Operations Advisor
Mara Tuccio
Chief Design Architect
Rigel Leonard
Founder
I’ve spent my career designing and supporting complex wireless networks for hospitals, enterprises, and organizations across New York City. I also serve as the Wi-Fi field technician for the NFL’s player surface tablets, where reliability and performance are essential. From optimizing Wi-Fi performance in mission-critical environments to modernizing legacy infrastructure, I’ve learned that the real challenge in technology isn’t the hardware, it’s connecting people, processes, and ideas so progress can happen.
That same belief fuels my work at OrbitalMatch. I’m passionate about aerospace and the possibilities it unlocks when collaboration is frictionless. I created OrbitalMatch to close a gap I saw in the industry: payload teams and launch providers often struggle to find each other, align, and execute smoothly. Our platform is built to change that, making connections clearer, faster, and more open.
At my core, I love solving big problems by breaking them down, visualizing them clearly, and rallying others around a shared mission. Space is the next frontier, but progress there depends on how well we work together here.
Also… my name is Rigel. It’s a literal star, a reminder to aim high.
Kaitlin Sullivan
Marketing & PR Advisor
Kaitlin brings deep brand strategy and communications expertise to OrbitalMatch. As Associate Director at Horizon Media, she has shaped campaigns for some of the world's most recognizable brands, and her experience as a brand ambassador at Vita Coco grounds her in storytelling from the ground up.
Kaitlin supports messaging, positioning, and public-facing strategy to ensure OrbitalMatch is not just seen, but remembered.
Matthew Suriel
Strategy & Risk Operations Advisor
Matthew brings a strategic finance and operational lens to OrbitalMatch, grounded in his experience across financial markets and operational oversight. With a track record in project management and enterprise scale operations, he advises on risk-aware scaling, internal systems, and strategic positioning.
At OrbitalMatch, Matthew helps navigate the intersection of innovation and resilience, ensuring the company grows with discipline, adaptability, and a clear view of long-term value.
Mara Tuccio
Chief Design Architect
Mara Tuccio is an award-winning creative director and visual artist based in New York City. Her work spans interactive design, motion graphics, UI systems, and post-production, blending sharp conceptual thinking with playful, future-facing aesthetics.
With over a decade of experience in art direction, visual storytelling, and digital experimentation, Mara has led projects featured in design exhibitions, cultural publications, and global campaigns. Her creative voice bridges the space between fine art and functional interface, always grounded in clarity and imagination.
At OrbitalMatch, Mara shapes the visual language and creative direction of the brand, crafting design systems that reflect both the ambition and accessibility of the mission.