Experience

Resume

Skillset and Core Competencies

Writing and Editing

Strategic Communications

Science Communication

Photography

Social Media Management

Public Outreach

Associate Science Communications Specialist

NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX

September 2023 to Present

Contractor: Barrios Technology, Inc.

Internal Communications and Outreach/Education Engagement for Moon Base Program's Strategic Communications Office (April 2026 to present)
Internal Communications and Education Engagement Specialist for the Lunar Gateway's Strategic Communications Office (May 2025 to April 2026)

Social Media Lead for the International Space Station Research Office (September 2023 to August 2025)

Digital Communications Specialist

USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, Sioux Falls, SD

October 2022 to August 2023

USGS EROS Comm & Outreach Office
Contractor: KBR, Inc.

Technical Specialist

USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science Center, Sioux Falls, SD

June 2021 to September 2022

USGS Landsat Office

Contractor: C2G, Inc.

Communications Intern

NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA

Spring & Summer 2019, Summer 2020

NASA Langley's Public Affairs Office

Contractor: USRA

Communications Specialist Intern (May 2020 to September 2020)
Digital Media Specialist Intern (January 2019 to July 2019)

Link to Resume

Awards and Accolades

Barrios Silver BEAR Award

May 2026

The Barrios Employees Awards & Recognition (BEAR) Program honors exceptional performance and significant contributions toward achieving customer and company objectives.

JSC Inspiring Mentor Award

May 2026

2024 NASA Stories of the Year

September 2025

Runner-up Digital Submission for "Very Demure, Very Mindful, Very Cubes-y" Tweet for the @ISS_Research Account

Volunteerism

Spring Lake AquaCorps Diver

Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

August 2026 to present

Volunteer SCUBA Diver

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, Texas Sea Center, Lake Jackson, TX

January 2026 to present

Education

Johns Hopkins University | Master of Arts in Science Writing

January 2022 to December 2025

Thesis: Voices from the Stars, Stories from the Earth

Advisor: Melissa J. Hendricks

Thesis Advisor: Andy Cartsens

Thesis Reader: Anne Connor

University of Texas at Austin | Master of Arts in Advertising

August 2019 to May 2021

Thesis: Longitudinal Analysis of NASA Public Relations and New York Times Newspaper Articles (1963-2011)

Advisor: Gary Wilcox, Ph. D.

Thesis Advisor: Anthony D. Dudo, Ph. D.

Thesis Reader: Lee Ann Kahlor, Ph. D.

Texas A&M University | Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Media Studies

August 2015 to December 2018

Strategic Communication Certificate, 2018

Professional Writing Certificate, 2017

English Minor

Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)

Spring Lake AquaCorps Speciality, 2026

Advanced Open Water Diving (SCUBA) Liscense, 2025

Open Water Diving (SCUBA) License, 2016

The National Association of Amateur Radio (ARRL)
Technician License for Amateur Radio, Sept 2025

Additional Certificates

Hootsuite Enterprise Certificate, 2021

Brandwatch Foundations Certificate, 2021