In the Public Affairs space you have to be able to pull together several different disciplines in order to tell a story. Communicating a single event/Mission update/breaking news/etc. can have you interviewing scientists and engineers, drafting press releases, creating graphics, taking photos, shooting video, editing audio, and so much more. Being skilled in, or at least familiar, with many aspects of the creative industry is a must for you to succeed. Staying on top of emerging technologies, and finding new and creative ways to communicate with people, is key to helping you break in to and grow in the aerospace industry.

The most fun I had while working in this role was when the communications world and the science world would mix, and I got to step out of being a professional communicator and be a part of the science. A unique thing I was able to do was as a Test Subject for NASA, where I would work alongside scientists to perform experiments and research on how life would be on the Moon and Mars.

I didn't come from a STEM background when I started pursuing my career with NASA, I was scared that there was an area for me to be a part of this kind of work. What I quickly learned was that there is space for everyone. The aerospace industry needs creative and imaginative people, who can do everything from 3d modeling and photography to video production and set design. If you have a skill or talent that you love to do, there is a way for you to do that in the Aerospace Industry.