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Administrative Support Community Spotlight The Administrative Support Community Spotlight seeks to recognize and connect members of the administrative community across the Flight Projects Directorate. Additionally, resources and relevant information will be highlighted in each Critical Path publication. The Critical Path team looks forward to connecting with and highlighting the administrative support community.
How can we support you? Contact FPD Administrative Support website for general information. Admin Space Station (AdSS) for Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) https://fpdsp13.gsfc.nasa.gov/ sites/100/SitePages/Admin_Portal. aspx Flight Projects Directorate Project Support https://fpd400.gsfc.nasa.gov/ sites/400/FPD_Internal/SitePages/ ProjectSupport.aspx jacqueline.seymore@nasa.gov (301) 286-6307 sarah.a.harnish@nasa.gov (301) 286-6567
JoAnn Brasted Exploration and Space Communications (ESC) Administrative Lead and Secretary
JoAnn Brasted, administrative lead and secretary of the Exploration and Space Communications (ESC) projects division, has been with NASA since 1991. She joined the agency after working in the private sector for many years, bringing with her a knack for human resources and personal connection. When she first joined NASA, JoAnn worked for the Earth Science Projects Division, which then became NASA’s Mission to Planet Earth, there she worked on projects like Aqua and the Landsat Data Continuity Mission. In 2008, JoAnn transitioned to the ESC, where she is an integral member of the community. In her role, JoAnn manages all of the division’s correspondence, ensuring accuracy for any document leaving the division. Additionally, JoAnn handles most of the division’s scientific technical information and export control processes, helping authors and presenters get their content approved before publication. However, it is her critical role as travel preparer that JoAnn likes the most, enjoying making reservations and learning about places worldwide where ESC members travel to further exploration. In her role, JoAnn gets to work on a variety of projects and one day is never like the next – keeping her interested. Although she could retire, JoAnn says, “Why retire when you can keep working at one of the best places in the world to work. I enjoy the people and the job.” Outside of work, JoAnn likes to socialize with her friends, often attending lunches and picnics by the pool. Katherine Schauer / Code 450 Volume 28 Number 2 SUMMER 2020
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