Dora M. Herrera: San Francisco Federal Executive Board Federal Employee of the Year – Equal Employment Opportunity
Award Description: For an individual who has shown exceptional performance and/or results in promoting equal employment and diversity in the workplace. Nominees for this category demonstrate efforts in growing a diverse, high-performing workforce that reflects all segments of our society; cultivating an inclusive work environment, creating an engaged organization that leverages diversity, and facilitating outstanding, responsive public service.
About Dora M. Herrera: Dora M. Herrera contributes her time to diversity and inclusion as a NASA employee working to promote Equal Employment Opportunities for over 30 years. Her leadership to resolve employee issues through agency reviews on policy directly impacts all NASA employees. She is a strong role model for the disabled, Hispanics and women to inspire and increase college awareness among these underrepresented communities. Her dedication as a volunteer speaker creates student interest in NASA jobs by demonstrating Robotics, Rocketry, and the legendary Astronaut Spacesuit. Dora has created change in the workplace and her outreach activities enhance the future for our youth.