Katherine McBrayer
Title: AST, Aerospace Vehicle Design & Mission Analysis – Space Mission Analysis Branch (SMAB)
Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate (SACD)
Technical Focus Area: Systems Analysis primarily through Mission, Campaign, and Strategic Analyses
Missions/Projects: Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) Strategic Planning and Integration
Katie McBrayer has been with NASA since 2020 where she has supported a wide range of the SMAB portfolio, including science, human exploration, and technology capabilities. In 2022 she was selected for a detail opportunity to NASA HQ as a policy fellow. There she contributed to several efforts to evaluate the policy implications of a number of NASA activities, including the Moon to Mars Objectives and the Artemis program. On her return, Ms. McBrayer served as the deputy team lead for the Campaign Analysis Team within the Strategy and Architecture Office for two years and has now transitioned into a new role supporting the SMAB STMD portfolio, helping with their strategic planning and integration work. She is dedicated to helping propel humanity back to the Moon and on to Mars.
Education/Professional Experience
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering (Suma Cum Laude), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (8/2014-5/2018)
- M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (8/2018-12/2019)
- Aerospace Engineer with the Space Mission Analysis Branch (SMAB) at NASA Langley Research Center (1/2020-present)
- Policy Fellowship with the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS) at NASA Headquarters (10/2022-10/2023)
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