Shannon Fitzpatrick, an aerospace engineer and branch head at NASA Wallops, leads guidance, navigation, and mission systems engineering. Inspired by childhood fascination with space, she has managed numerous launch projects, holds two patents, and thrives on problem-solving.
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Sabrina Thompson, a flight dynamics engineer at NASA Goddard, designs mission orbits while pursuing a Ph.D. in atmospheric physics. A passionate mentor, STEM advocate, and artist, she bridges science and creativity to inspire future generations.
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Sandra Irish, lead structures engineer for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, ensures its mechanical integrity from launch to orbit. A passionate mentor and advocate for women in engineering, she also finds joy in dance, volunteering, and lifelong learning.
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Katie Cranor, an aerospace engineer at NASA Wallops, ensures safety for rocket and balloon launches, including critical flight termination decisions. A decisive leader and mentor, she applies her NASA training to both mission assurance and personal resilience.
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Melissa “Missie” Vess, a mission systems engineer at NASA Goddard, ensures all components of the WFIRST spacecraft work together seamlessly. A competitive triathlete and problem-solver, she balances engineering challenges, family life, and endurance racing with precision and determination.
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Lesley Ott, a research meteorologist at NASA Goddard, models the carbon cycle to understand its impact on climate change. She collaborates on satellite missions like OCO-2 and uses supercomputers to analyze atmospheric carbon patterns.
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