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<\/a><\/figure>Today, Garay serves as a training systems software architect and is the technical lead for training system external interfaces. That means she leads the team that helps connect training simulations from NASA\u2019s external partners with simulations run by Johnson\u2019s Mission Training Center (MTC) to support crew and flight controller training. The MTC currently provides training capabilities for the International Space Station Program, the Commercial Crew Program, and Artemis campaign components such as the Orion Program and the human landing system.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Garay said that not having an aerospace background was challenging at the beginning of her career, but she overcame that by leaning on teammates who had knowledge and experience in the field. \u201cEvery successful endeavor depends on having a solid team of dedicated people working toward one goal,\u201d she said. \u201cSuccess also depends on good communication, flexibility, and being willing to listen to different opinions,\u201d she added. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Garay was recently named as a 2025 NASA Space Flight Awareness Program Honoree \u2013 one of the highest recognitions presented to the agency\u2019s workforce. Recipients must have significantly contributed to the human spaceflight program to ensure flight safety and mission success. Garay\u2019s commendation acknowledged her \u201csustained superior performance, dedication, and commitment to the Flight Operations Directorate\u2019s goals\u201d and her instrumental role in the success of several major training systems projects. In particular, she was recognized for contributions to the High-Level Architecture simulation framework, which is used to create realistic simulations of visiting vehicles\u2019 arrival, docking, and departure from the space station.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n