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\u201cI feel that my larger purpose at NASA, which I\u2019ve felt since I came on as an intern, is to leave NASA a better place than I found it. I know there are so many people who are just like myself, who have had this big, huge dream of being at NASA from some sort of spark in their childhood. <\/p>\n
\u201cI have a privilege as a well-spoken, affable, femme, white woman and I\u2019m compelled to use this privilege for good \u2014 to advocate for others. I feel like this dream should be achievable for anyone who has the merit to be here without wondering \u2018Are my needs going [to] be met?\u2019 Or, \u2018If I\u2019m a part of a particular community, will I be faced with any sort of backlash because of the culture?\u2019 <\/p>\n
\u201cAs an Agency, we\u2019re trying to do incredibly hard things moving forward. And going forward, I choose to use the privilege of being at HQ and being very close to leadership as a vessel for progress to help ensure we get closer to everybody having the right to achieve their dream here.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014 Mallory Carbon, Management and Program Analyst, NASA Headquarters<\/p>\n