{"id":73064,"date":"2021-10-06T13:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T17:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?migration=converted-node-474504"},"modified":"2023-11-06T13:03:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T18:03:45","slug":"i-am-artemis-christine-shepperd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/general\/i-am-artemis-christine-shepperd\/","title":{"rendered":"I am Artemis: Christine Shepperd"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-none \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/i_am_artemis_template_christine_shepperd.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/i_am_artemis_template_christine_shepperd.jpg?w=1800\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"I am Artemis: Christine Shepperd\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/i_am_artemis_template_christine_shepperd.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/i_am_artemis_template_christine_shepperd.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/i_am_artemis_template_christine_shepperd.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/i_am_artemis_template_christine_shepperd.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/i_am_artemis_template_christine_shepperd.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/i_am_artemis_template_christine_shepperd.jpg?resize=400,267 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/i_am_artemis_template_christine_shepperd.jpg?resize=600,400 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/i_am_artemis_template_christine_shepperd.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/i_am_artemis_template_christine_shepperd.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>\u2018<\/em>Access to space\u2019 is a phrase that holds multiple special meanings to Christine Shepperd. Shepperd, who serves as the Integration Analysis Lead for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/content\/about-gateway-deep-space-logistics\" rel=\"noopener\">Gateway Deep Space Logistics<\/a>, is no stranger to overcoming setbacks and forging \u201caccess\u201d in pursuit of her dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shepperd\u2019s adoration for space and accessibility was sparked by her mother, who was accepted into NASA\u2019s Mission Specialist Astronaut Training Program in the 80s. Unfortunately, her mom\u2019s dream went unrealized when the program was cancelled. Yet, the example of her mother\u2019s attitude of \u201ccarpe diem\u201d \u2013 or, seize the day \u2013 inspired Shepperd\u2019s resolve to blaze a new trail as she leaned into both personal and professional prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree in finance and accounting at the University of Central Florida, Shepperd experienced a life-altering horseback riding accident that permanently placed her in a wheelchair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy mother\u2019s ability to push through boundaries and overcome challenges in her own life was inspirational to me,\u201d remarked Shepperd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shepperd graduated from UCF in 2007 and continued her family\u2019s legacy at NASA when she began as a co-op in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, which led to her work on multiple projects and programs for the next 11 years. That is when Gateway\u2019s Deep Space Logistics project came calling, and Shepperd was \u201cover the Moon\u201d excited.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen I think about the Gateway Program \u2013 NASA\u2019s new Moon orbiting outpost \u2013 I envision accessing more of our mysteriously vast solar system,\u201d said Shepperd. \u201cGateway gives us new access to the Moon but also extends our ability to explore Mars and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the Gateway Program\u2019s mission is also to empower its team to make decisions and implement innovative ideas and solutions. \u201cThere\u2019s an intentional effort to access the best in each of us for a peak program result, and I truly love that,\u201d <br>\nShepperd said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to serving on the Gateway Logistics Services Source Evaluation Board, Shepperd led the implementation of project infrastructure, financial, and documentation controls. She currently leads the Integration and Analysis group that directs the creation, management, and execution of business processes to support mission operations and execution throughout the project\u2019s lifecycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen people ask about joining NASA, I emphasize that few of us are rocket scientists or astronauts,\u201d said Shepperd. \u201cWe represent all Americans who are passionate about space and think creatively to push exploration farther into the heavens.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shepperd\u2019s personal life is centered on her husband, Zak, and two sons. Shepperd describes her own \u201cperfect space\u201d as listening to music, watching football, and eating dinners together with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/content\/i-am-artemis\" rel=\"noopener\">Check out some of our other I am Artemis features.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Image Credit: NASA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Access to space\u2019 is a phrase that holds multiple special meanings to Christine Shepperd. Shepperd, who serves as the Integration Analysis Lead for Gateway Deep Space Logistics, is no stranger to overcoming setbacks and forging \u201caccess\u201d in pursuit of her dreams. 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