NASA | Women@Goddard - Meet Wanda Peters

The speaker shares their journey at NASA Goddard, highlighting the challenges faced as a minority and woman in the field. They discuss their role in advocating for diversity and inclusion and emphasize the importance of self-belief and acceptance. The narrative underscores the significance of overcoming barriers and embracing one's identity.

What did the speaker find surprising about their career path?

• Becoming a teacher

• Being part of NASA Goddard

• Joining a small startup

• Working in a different country

What is one of the main challenges the speaker faced in their career?

• Being a minority and a woman

• Lack of education

• Geographical relocation

• Financial difficulties

What role does the speaker hold at NASA Goddard?

• African American advisory committees chair

• Human Resources Director

• Chief Engineer

• Project Manager

What lesson did the speaker learn about making mistakes?

• Mistakes are a sign of failure

• Mistakes should be hidden

• Mistakes are acceptable as part of being oneself

• Mistakes should be avoided at all costs

What is the speaker's perspective on self-acceptance?

• It is unnecessary

• It is a sign of weakness

• It is crucial for personal growth

• It is only for certain people