I am a Systems Engineer supporting NASA’s Human Landing System (HLS) program through the Mission Systems Management Office. My work focuses on ensuring that the technical execution of Artemis III and on aligns with programmatic requirements and timelines as humanity advances toward sustainable lunar exploration.
I’m deeply passionate about human spaceflight and the power of education to inspire the next generation of explorers. As the Deep Space STEM Lead for Destination SPACE - and through previous roles at the Asheville Museum of Science and UNCA’s Lookout Observatory - I’ve collaborated with teams of engineers, scientists, and educators to develop and deliver science outreach programs that connect complex space concepts into real-world wonder for K-12+ audiences.
I hold a dual background in astrophysics and business, earned through degrees from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and Western Carolina University. Outside of work, I am pursuing professional certificates in Bioastronautics and Spaceflight Operations through the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), working towards my Private Pilot’s License, and preparing to begin my M.S. in Astronautical Engineering at the University of Southern California. I am also a certified PADI Divemaster and Aquanaut.
Above all, I’m committed to helping humanity expand our frontier… thoughtfully, sustainably, and together.