JSC celebrates Women's History Month
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NAME: Sandra L. Cargill
TIME AT JSC: 20.5 years
ORGANIZATION: Office of the Chief Financial Officer
POSITION TITLE: Reserves, Threats/Risk and Changes Management, International Space Station Resources Management Office
EDUCATION: Master’s of public administration from University of Houston - Clear Lake (UHCL); bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, in public management with an emphasis in accounting from UHCL
PLACE OF BIRTH: Beaver Falls, Penn.
HERITAGE: Belgian ancestry
HOBBIES: Reading, traveling, walking
WHAT DOES WOMEN HISTORY MONTH MEAN TO YOU? The celebration of Women's History Month provides an opportunity to reflect on the struggles that women have overcome; to appreciate their outstanding contributions to family life, education, science, medicine, religion, politics and fine arts; and to inspire everyone to persevere and dare to dream.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT WORKING AT JSC? As part of the space station team, I contribute to a tangible product that is being constructed on the world stage with participants from many nations.
TELL US ONE UNIQUE THING ABOUT YOURSELF. Over the years, my husband and I have traveled to several interesting destinations such as Karuna, Sweden, which is above the Arctic Circle, Puerto Madryn in the Patagonia region of Argentina, Singapore, South Africa and many places in between.
FAVORITE WORDS OF WISDOM: No one can impinge on your integrity but you! Your word is your bond! |
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NAME: Kendra Phipps
TIME AT JSC: Four years
ORGANIZATION: Office of Communications and Public Affairs (JIMMS contract)
POSITION TITLE: Communications specialist
EDUCATION: Bachelor of arts in public relations, Kansas State University
PLACE OF BIRTH: Kansas City, Mo.
HERITAGE: Belgian, Irish and German
HOBBIES: Reading, watching movies, spending time with my husband and friends
WHAT DOES WOMEN HISTORY MONTH MEAN TO YOU? We American women have the freedom to pursue an education, to have a career, to vote -- in short, the ability to choose our own paths in life. There will always be room for improvement, but for the most part, I feel that we sometimes forget how good we have it compared to women in other countries. Women's History Month is a chance to stop and appreciate that, and to honor the women who got us where we are.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT WORKING AT JSC? This is my dream job, not only because I am now part of the space program, but also because of the creative, smart and hilarious team I work with. My coworkers make coming to work every day an absolute joy.
TELL US ONE UNIQUE THING ABOUT YOURSELF. I used to coach a synchronized swimming team. Whenever the summer Olympics roll around, I find myself defending and explaining the sport to anyone who'll listen!
FAVORITE WORDS OF WISDOM: ''Listen to the Mustn'ts'' by Shel Silverstein |
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NAME: Patricia Mendoza Watson
TIME AT JSC: 15 years
ORGANIZATION: Constellation Program Office
POSITION TITLE: engineer in Test and Verification
EDUCATION: Bachelor of science and master’s in engineering
PLACE OF BIRTH: Los Angeles
HERITAGE: Hispanic
HOBBIES: Photography, crocheting, jogging
WHAT DOES WOMEN HISTORY MONTH MEAN TO YOU? It is a reminder that we have not always had the opportunities that we have today and we have an obligation to younger women because there are still obstacles.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT WORKING AT JSC? The opportunity to work in diverse areas. I have been able to work in the Space Shuttle Program, the Space Station Program and now the Constellation Program and I have had a variety of jobs. I have worked in Flight Safety, Test and Verification, Project Management/Development, Flight Integration, Program Integration and Element Integration.
TELL US ONE UNIQUE THING ABOUT YOURSELF. I grew up in a predominately Hispanic community and I never had an Anglo friend until I met my husband.
FAVORITE WORDS OF WISDOM: “There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: Those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid that you will succeed.” --Ray Goforth |
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NAME: Alana Whitaker
TIME AT JSC: 11 years
ORGANIZATION: Crew and Thermal Systems Division
POSITION TITLE: Project manager for Intravehicular Activity Flight Crew Equipment
EDUCATION: Degree in mechanical engineering from University of Houston.
PLACE OF BIRTH: Atlanta
HERITAGE: African American
HOBBIES: Traveling, reading, walking and dining at trendy restaurants and cafes
WHAT DOES WOMEN HISTORY MONTH OBSERVANCE MEAN TO YOU? It's a time to reflect on significant contributions from women who have come before me. Deserving of special recognition this month is my dearly missed sorority sister, Coretta Scott King, who was an advocate of peace and justice.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT WORKING AT JSC? I enjoy working with the crew to develop hardware to their specific requirements, seeing the hardware fly and then receiving their feedback on it. It's a pretty rewarding experience when the crew acknowledges your hard work!
TELL US ONE UNIQUE THING ABOUT YOURSELF. I have had the distinct pleasure to travel abroad to Cairo, Egypt! One of the most heartwarming experiences while there was when a young girl, unprompted by her parents, approached me in a mosque and said ''peace be with you'' with the sincerity and the maturity of an old wise man. She truly touched my soul.
FAVORITE WORDS OF WISDOM: ''Give, and it shall be given unto you.'' Luke 6:38 |
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