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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNASA has selected Mary Beth Schwartz as director of NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center Center Operations directorate. Schwartz previously served as the directorate\u2019s deputy director.
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\u201cI\u2019m excited to embark on my new role as director for Johnson\u2019s Center Operations directorate,\u201d Schwartz said. \u201cIt is an honor to lead an organization that is foundational to the center\u2019s mission success.\u201d
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Ms. Schwartz began her NASA career as a NASA intern and has since held a variety of key roles. These include serving as a space shuttle flight controller, chair of the PSRP (Payload Safety Review Panel) for both the International Space Station and Space Shuttle programs, where she led establishment of PSRP franchises with international partners. She also served as the manager of the Safety and Mission Assurance business office, leading efforts in consolidation and budget integration, and as the associate director of Johnson engineering responsible for budget and facility functions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Throughout her career, Schwartz has been recognized for her contributions to NASA, receiving the NASA Exceptional Service medal, as well as the NASA Honor and Silver Snoopy awards.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cMary Beth has a unique perspective of Center Operations, not only as a mission and customer-focused organization, but as an organization that is key to employee experience,\u201d said Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center. \u201cI appreciate her vision for the organization, commitment to the mission, and overall genuine respect of the workforce. I am extremely pleased to announce her selection for this position.\u201d
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Ms. Schwartz earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Houston.<\/p>\n
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