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Cherie Beech knows full well the opportunity that working at NASA\u2019s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, affords. Since arriving at the federal city as a contractor 26 years ago, she since has expanded her skillset and grown as a member of the NASA Stennis team.<\/p>\n
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NASA Stennis Customer Engagement and IT Acquisition Specialist<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cWe are very blessed to have these opportunities,\u201d said Beech, who works in the NASA Stennis Office of the Chief Information Officer. \u201cIt is fascinating because it takes everybody, all of us, to accomplish the work. It took me a long time, but I finally understand that it takes all skillsets to accomplish the job, because it takes all of us to ensure mission success.\u201d<\/p>\n
The mission is helping NASA explore the unknown in air and space, innovate for the benefit of humanity, and inspire the world through discovery. Through Artemis, NASA will return America to the Moon to establish the foundation for long-term scientific exploration and then set its sights on Mars for the benefit of all. Such a goal requires a diverse group of people to help make it happen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe all bring our unique traits and skills to the table, and that\u2019s what I enjoy,\u201d Beech said. \u201cWe all are valued. We are all contributing to the bigger thing, and I find that fascinating.\u201d<\/p>\n
Beech, a native of Picayune, Mississippi, grew up less than 15 miles from the south Mississippi NASA center often referenced then as \u201cthe test site.\u201d She sometimes heard propulsion testing as a young girl and since has experienced NASA Stennis transforming into a multifaceted aerospace and technology hub.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a place full of opportunity,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Beech began her NASA Stennis career as a scheduler with Lockheed Martin. Her role evolved to include work with budget submissions, and communication and outreach, among other functions. Beech continued working across multiple contracts through the years working to support the NASA Stennis Office of the Chief Information Officer. She subsequently was hired as a civil servant by NASA in 2020.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce I was at NASA Stennis, then I realized there is a lot here to offer for all careers. There are also chances where you can talk to people and learn from everybody. People are so nice and very willing to help you and mentor and guide you. Since being here, I have learned all the necessary technical knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n
In her role as customer engagement and information technology acquisition specialist with NASA, Beech now helps many of the more than 5,200 employees working across the federal city to ensure all understand the latest technology updates that contribute to their line of work. She also helps ensure employees are aware of all the NASA information technology purchasing regulations for work projects involving hardware and\/or software.<\/p>\n
\u201cI always want to make sure, by doing my job, that things are better than the way I found it,\u201d Beech said. \u201cThat\u2019s what I strive to do. I\u2019m ecstatic to work at NASA Stennis. I\u2019m very humble and grateful for it.\u201d<\/p>\n
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