Adrianne Peyton Ragan
Contracting Officer
NASA Office of Procurement
What does Black History Month mean to you?
Part of me wishes that we did not have to be in a position warranting a Black History Month observance, but due to the exclusion of rights that has occurred in the past and now, we are at a point where it is necessary.
Being and feeling included is powerful, so Black History Month is an effort to include a historically marginalized race and give light to a group that has come out of the darkness.
Who inspires you and why?
People, in general, inspire me. There are people – young and old – who are going through grief, pain, confusion, and other adversities, yet they are triumphant. They get up every day and face the world, along with their challenges, and climb the mountain to victory. People are resilient, and that is inspiring to see because it gives me hope each and every day to keep going.
Building a Legacy of Achievement, Connection, and Knowledge
NASA Stennis and NSSC are proud to celebrate Black History Month and recognize the diversity of the workforce contributing to the success of America’s premier rocket propulsion test site.