It’s with nice satisfaction and anticipation that I announce the appointment of a number of remarkable leaders to key positions at NASA.
Efficient instantly, I’ve requested Vanessa Wyche to step into the position of NASA’s appearing affiliate administrator. She brings a wealth of revel in, deep working out, and dedication to the company’s venture, as she takes in this element, having served because the director of NASA’s Johnson Area Middle in Houston. Vanessa will supply an important management around the company, advising and guiding our workforce of about 18,000 staff, our heart administrators and venture directorate affiliate directors. With a hastily converting and dynamic panorama, Vanessa’s management will lend a hand information our company in the course of the demanding situations and alternatives forward.
I’m additionally happy to announce Jackie Jester has been named affiliate administrator for the Workplace of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Jackie returns to NASA after maximum lately serving as senior director for Executive Affairs at Relativity Area. Previous to that, Jackie labored as a coverage consultant at NASA, the White Area Workplace of Science and Era Coverage, and as a qualified group of workers member for the U.S. Senate Committee on Trade, Science, and Transportation. Her background in area coverage, aviation protection, and legislative affairs makes her uniquely certified to control our courting with Congress and make sure our insurance policies align with nationwide priorities.
We additionally acknowledge the numerous contributions of Catherine Koerner, who introduced she is going to retire on Friday, Feb. 28, after 34 years of devoted carrier to NASA. Cathy has performed a pivotal position in main our deep area exploration efforts, serving as affiliate administrator for the Exploration Techniques Building Project Directorate. Her management has assisted in shaping the Artemis technique, and her affect will probably be felt for years yet to come. We thank Cathy for her carrier and want her the perfect in her subsequent bankruptcy.
With Cathy’s retirement, Lori Glaze will function appearing affiliate administrator for the Exploration Techniques Building Project Directorate. Lori is lately serving because the venture directorate’s deputy affiliate administrator and prior to now as director of NASA’s Planetary Science Department. Her experience and management will probably be beneficial as we proceed advancing human exploration past low Earth orbit.
Please sign up for me in congratulating Vanessa, Jackie, and Lori as they step into their new roles at this pivotal time in our company.
Embody the Problem,
Janet
