Kristen Painting

I am passionate about space exploration and how exploring the universe around us will improve the world in which we live.

I worked at NASA as an instructor - teaching astronauts and the leaders of human space exploration about the workings of the International Space Station. Now I work on the NASA Open Government team focusing on how NASA's policy, technology and culture can be more transparent, participatory and collaborative.

I love imagining where the technology and exploration of today is going to take us tomorrow. What don't we know? That is what I want to find out.

To describe me:

mechanical engineer. Valparaiso Univerisity. International Space Station instructor. NASA. space. travel. earth. explore. bike. discover. ski. grow. learn. teach.