Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos

• As Lead Program Executive for the Roman Space Telescope, I oversee the mission’s strategic planning, execution, and collaboration with NASA teams, partners, and stakeholders. My role involves ensuring the successful development and launch of the Roman Space Telescope no later than May 2027, with a focus on meeting scientific objectives, managing budgetary and schedule risks, and fostering collaboration across interdisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include:
• Leading mission execution and strategic decision-making in alignment with NASA’s goals for the Roman Space Telescope.
• Coordinating with scientists, engineers, and external partners to ensure mission objectives and milestones are met.
• Managing program risks, budget allocations, and resource prioritization to ensure a successful launch.
• Facilitating critical communications between mission teams and NASA leadership, providing regular updates and insights.
• Engaging with stakeholders to support outreach efforts and broaden the impact of the mission.
• The Roman Space Telescope is a flagship mission designed to investigate dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets, contributing to our understanding of the universe’s evolution and answering some of the most fundamental scientific questions.

May 2023 – Present · 3 yrs

• Championing the strategic direction and overall management of the Exoplanet Exploration Program, overseeing all facets of program planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Orchestrating interdisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers to achieve program objectives, including the discovery and characterization of exoplanets.
• Cultivating strategic partnerships with governmental agencies, international organizations, and private sector entities to foster collaboration for program success.
• Directing the development and implementation of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to enhance the program's capabilities and expand the frontiers of exoplanet research.

Oct 2022 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Served as the interface between NASA’s Astrophysics Division leadership and mission project managers, monitoring project implementation and development of this flagship mission. Focused on ensuring alignment between strategic goals and project execution, managing risks, and providing insights to senior leadership to support decision-making.

May 2022 – Oct 2022 · 5 mos

• Provided programmatic oversight and scientific coordination for NASA’s instrument contribution to ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) mission.
• Collaborated with international partners to ensure technical readiness, alignment with mission objectives, and seamless integration of NASA deliverables.
• Played a key role in strategic logistics planning during a period of global transportation constraints affecting access to launch sites, helping maintain continuity across agencies.
• Supported mission leadership by offering scientific insight, risk assessment, and coordination across engineering, programmatic, and international teams.

Feb 2021 – Oct 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

• In collaboration with the Program Executive, Program Analyst, assess project performance of NASA's Juno mission (currently orbiting the Jupiter system) against program-level requirements (PLRA), schedule, and budget. Be an interface between NASA upper management and the mission team. Engage with the public through outreach activities.

Aug 2019 – Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Planned and directed the long-term scientific direction of a funding research program that integrates cross-functional research projects involving the study of planets, moons, and small bodies in the solar system to enhance the science of NASA missions. Balanced various research projects over a broad range of wavelengths – from X-rays to the radio band – including ground-based, airborne- and space-based astronomical observations.

Aug 2019 – Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Served as the interface between NASA HQ and Project Scientists, Project Manager, and Principal Investigators. Monitored project management and mission execution, evaluation of progress reports, and regular tag-ups. Oversaw budget execution in close collaboration with the relevant NASA HQ Program Analyst and administrative procurement.