Rose Ferreira grew up with no access to science education but never stopped looking up. After overcoming homelessness, she worked at NASA - until her bio was removed in 2025 and she was fired as part of the DEI purge. Still, she remains determined to continue her journey in space exploration.
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Melissa Gates, a branch secretary at NASA Goddard, ensures smooth office operations by managing schedules, supplies, and onboarding. With a background in communications, she hopes to transition into NASA TV. A disability advocate, she supports workplace accessibility and the Ability One Program.
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Chyrette Copeland, a NASA Goddard contract specialist, supports Earth Science missions by managing contracts and ensuring smooth operations. With a background in communication and leadership, she values NASA’s collaborative culture.
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Lori Levine, an environmental protection specialist at NASA Goddard, ensures compliance with stormwater, oil operations, and natural resource regulations while minimizing environmental impact. As co-chair of the LGBTQ+ ERG, she advocates for inclusivity.
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Andrea Ross, a NASA contracting officer, ensures the agency gets the best value for acquisitions. She helped launch the ITPOD team to streamline IT purchases and encourages creativity in procurement. Inspired by mentors, she aims to transform NASA’s processes while mentoring others.
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Jake Cupani, a financial analytics support specialist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, focuses on data visualization and user experience. With a background in information science and data analytics, he values collaborative culture and is active in the LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group.
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