Jeni Morrison Continues a Family Legacy of Service at NASA  A child of the Space Shuttle Program, Jeni Morrison grew up walking the grounds of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston with her parents and listening to family stories about human spaceflight.  Now, with more than 15 years at NASA, Morrison serves as one of Johnson’s Environmental Programs managers. She ensures the center complies with […] The post Jeni Morrison Continues a Family Legacy of Service at NASA  first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Lydia Rodriguez Builds a Career of Service and Support at NASA  Lydia Rodriguez is an office administrator in the Flight Operations Directorate’s Operations Division and Operations Tools and Procedures Branch at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.  Over nearly two decades, she has supported nine organizations, helping enable NASA’s missions and forming lasting relationships along the way.  “I’ve had the opportunity to meet many different people […] The post Lydia Rodriguez Builds a Career of Service and Support at NASA  first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Lindy Garay: Supporting Space Station Safety and Success Lindy Garay always knew she wanted to develop software. She did not anticipate that her work would contribute to human spaceflight. The electrical and software engineering degree Garay earned from the University of Texas at Austin paved the way for a 25-year career with NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Her first job out of […] The post Lindy Garay: Supporting Space Station Safety and Success first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#General #JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Where the Wild Things Are: Wildlife Management with Johnson’s Matt Strausser If you asked someone what they expected to see during a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, they would probably list things like astronauts, engineers, and maybe a spacecraft or two. It might be a surprise to learn you can also spy hundreds of species of animals – from geckos and snakes to white-tailed deer […] The post Where the Wild Things Are: Wildlife Management with Johnson’s Matt Strausser first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#General #JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Melissa John Champions Environmental Stewardship at White Sands  For Melissa John, protecting the environment is her way of contributing to space exploration while preserving the Earth we call home.   As the sustainability program lead at NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico, John manages efforts to reduce waste, prevent pollution, and promote eco-conscious practices. Over the past 13 years, she […] The post Melissa John Champions Environmental Stewardship at White Sands  first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson #WhiteSandsTestFacility

Catherine Staggs: Advancing Artemis Through Contracting Expertise A lifelong baseball fan, Catherine Staggs set out with her family to visit all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums across the United States. That love of the game eventually led them to settle in Houston about eight years ago – a choice that helped lead Staggs to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where she is a […] The post Catherine Staggs: Advancing Artemis Through Contracting Expertise first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

NASA Program Builds Bridge From Military to Civilian Careers for Johnson Team Members Of all the possible entry points to NASA, the agency’s SkillBridge Program has been instrumental in helping servicemembers transition from the military and into civilian careers. Offered in partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD), the program enables individuals to spend their final months of military service working with a NASA office or organization. SkillBridge […] The post NASA Program Builds Bridge From Military to Civilian Careers for Johnson Team Members first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#General #JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Melissa Harris: Shaping NASA’s Vision for a Future in Low Earth Orbit With over 25 years of experience in human spaceflight programs, Melissa Harris has contributed to numerous programs and projects during key moments in NASA’s history. As the life cycle lead and Independent Review Team review manager for the Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development Program, she guides the agency through development initiatives leading to a new […] The post Melissa Harris: Shaping NASA’s Vision for a Future in Low Earth Orbit first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#General #JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Chief Training Officer Teresa Sindelar Touches the Future of Human Spaceflight Teresa Sindelar always knew she wanted to be a part of human spaceflight, but she was unsure how to make that dream a reality until a chance encounter with former NASA astronaut Tom Stafford when she was 11 years old. The pair met in a local jewelry shop near Sindelar’s Nebraska home, where Gen. Stafford […] The post Chief Training Officer Teresa Sindelar Touches the Future of Human Spaceflight first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#General #JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Going the Distance: Lisa Pace Leads Exploration Development Integration at Johnson Lisa Pace knows a marathon when she sees one. An avid runner, she has participated in five marathons and more than 50 half marathons. Though she prefers to move quickly, she also knows the value of taking her time. “I solve most of my problems while running – or realize those problems aren’t worth worrying […] The post Going the Distance: Lisa Pace Leads Exploration Development Integration at Johnson first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Heather Cowardin Safeguards the Future of Space Exploration   As branch chief of the Hypervelocity Impact and Orbital Debris Office at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Dr. Heather Cowardin leads a team tasked with a critical mission: characterizing and mitigating orbital debris—space junk that poses a growing risk to satellites, spacecraft, and human spaceflight.  Long before Cowardin was a scientist safeguarding NASA’s mission, […] The post Heather Cowardin Safeguards the Future of Space Exploration   first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#Astromaterials #JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Driven by a Dream: Farah Al Fulfulee’s Quest to Reach the Stars Farah Al Fulfulee was just four years old when she started climbing onto the roof of her family’s house in Iraq to gaze at the stars. “It scared me how vast and quiet the sky was, but it made me very curious. I grew a deep passion for the stars and constellations and what they […] The post Driven by a Dream: Farah Al Fulfulee’s Quest to Reach the Stars first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Johnson’s Jason Foster Recognized for New Technology Reporting Record Heading into a recent staff meeting for Johnson Space Center’s Business Development & Technology Integration Office, Jason Foster anticipated a typical agenda of team updates and discussion. He did not expect an announcement that he had been named a 2025 Rookie of the Year – Honorable Mention through the Federal Laboratory Consortium’s annual awards program. […] The post Johnson’s Jason Foster Recognized for New Technology Reporting Record first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#General #JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Johnson’s Paige Whittington Builds a Symphony of Simulations What do music ensembles and human spaceflight have in common? They require the harmonization of different elements to create an inspiring opus. NASA’s Paige Whittington has experience with both. As a principal flutist for Purdue University’s Wind Ensemble, Whittington helped fellow flutists play beautiful music together while pursuing her graduate degree. Now, as a space […] The post Johnson’s Paige Whittington Builds a Symphony of Simulations first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Andrea Harrington’s Vision Paves the Way for Lunar Missions  When future astronauts set foot on Mars, they will stand on decades of scientific groundwork laid by people like Andrea Harrington.   As NASA’s sample return curation integration lead, Harrington is helping shape the future of planetary exploration and paving the way for interplanetary discovery.   Harrington works in NASA’s Astromaterials Research and Exploration Sciences Division, or […] The post Andrea Harrington’s Vision Paves the Way for Lunar Missions  first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#Astromaterials #JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Nilufar Ramji: Shaping Johnson’s Giant Leaps Forward  A first-generation college graduate, Nilufar Ramji was blazing trails long before arriving at NASA. With her multifaceted expertise, she is helping shape the messaging behind humanity’s return to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.  Ramji is currently on detail as the co-executive producer for NASA’s live broadcasts, ensuring the agency’s missions and discoveries are clearly and […] The post Nilufar Ramji: Shaping Johnson’s Giant Leaps Forward  first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

In the Starlight: Jason Phillips’ Unexpected Path to Johnson Procurement Sometimes an unexpected turn in a carefully planned career path leads to surprising opportunities for growth and exciting new experiences. For Jason Phillips, that turn steered toward NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Phillips joined the U.S. Air Force in 1994 and planned to serve for at least 20 years, but in 2010—while preparing for […] The post In the Starlight: Jason Phillips’ Unexpected Path to Johnson Procurement first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#General #JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Michael Ciancone Builds a Lasting Legacy in Human Spaceflight  When Michael Ciancone joined NASA in 1983, he could hardly imagine what his 40-plus-year career would entail. From honoring and preserving spaceflight history to advancing safety standards, he has undoubtedly woven his knowledge and experience into NASA’s history as well as its future.   Ciancone currently serves as the Orion Program safety lead, overseeing the Office […] The post Michael Ciancone Builds a Lasting Legacy in Human Spaceflight  first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#Artemis #JohnsonSpaceCenter #OrionProgram #PeopleofJohnson

In the Starlight: Tina Preyan Fuels the Future at Johnson Exploring the unknown and preparing for humanity’s next giant leap really works up an appetite. Thankfully, employees at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston can count on Tina Preyan to help them fuel up and stay focused. Preyan is a food service specialist at Starport, a quality-of-life program that contributes to Johnson’s mission by providing […] The post In the Starlight: Tina Preyan Fuels the Future at Johnson first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#General #JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Station Nation: Meet Nick Kopp, SpaceX Dragon Flight Lead  Nick Kopp is a Dragon flight lead in the Transportation Integration Office at Johnson Space Center in Houston. He is currently leading NASA’s efforts to prepare, launch, and return the agency’s 32nd SpaceX commercial resupply services mission. He works directly with SpaceX and collaborates with NASA’s many internal, external, and international partners to ensure the […] The post Station Nation: Meet Nick Kopp, SpaceX Dragon Flight Lead  first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#InternationalSpaceStationISS #JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

Caroline Cawthon: Supporting America’s Future in Low Earth Orbit  Since joining NASA in 2017 as a contractor supporting the International Space Station, Caroline Cawthon has held many roles supporting real-time operations as a certified flight controller, team lead, and lead systems engineer.   Now, she is supporting America’s future in orbit as the systems engineering and integration lead for NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development […] The post Caroline Cawthon: Supporting America’s Future in Low Earth Orbit  first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#CommercialSpace #General #JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson

From FIRST Robotics to NASA Rockets: Angel Saenz’s Journey to White Sands Long before joining NASA’s Test and Evaluation Support Team contract in October 2024, Angel Saenz was already an engineer at heart. A STEM education program at his high school helped unlock that passion, setting him on a path that would eventually lead to NASA’s White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The program […] The post From FIRST Robotics to NASA Rockets: Angel Saenz’s Journey to White Sands first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson #WhiteSandsTestFacility

Engineering Reality: Lee Bingham Leads Lunar Surface Simulation Support for Artemis Campaign If you design a new tool for use on Earth, it is easy to test and practice using that tool in its intended environment. But what if that tool is destined for lunar orbit or will be used by astronauts on the surface of the Moon? NASA’s Simulation and Graphics Branch can help with that. […] The post Engineering Reality: Lee Bingham Leads Lunar Surface Simulation Support for Artemis Campaign first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

#General #JohnsonSpaceCenter #PeopleofJohnson