I "received an Exceptional Achievement Medal from the NASA Administrator at the 2015 Honor Awards Ceremony for outstanding improvements to the GRC Mishap Investigation Program."

Mishap investigations allow the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to report, investigate and document mishaps, close calls, and unidentified workplace hazards to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

"I worked really hard on the Glenn Research Center mishap investigation program. To go from a program needing significant improvements to a best practice across the Agency was a major feat. Then to be recognized by the Administrator for these efforts was rewarding."

"I thought that I would always want to be a chemist. Once I accomplished all of my goals I became bored. I then moved my career path to become the mishap manager for the center. Once I experienced the same lull with chemistry, I opted to manage the audit program so that I could learn all the facets of Glenn Research Center's organizations. So essentially my evolution to constantly learn and to improve led me here.

"Mentoring allows me to be a role model for the younger generation, to spark a passion for science, especially with minorities, to increase the candidate pools. I have the opportunity to pay it forward, which is the most rewarding job for a mentor."

I "enjoy jet skiing, traveling to warm climates, spending time with family and friends, love good meals. My goal is to one day afford a personal chef.