Meet Our Alumni

Charis Houston’s journey into aerospace began in the 9th grade when she attended Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. Immersed in their mission control and space mission simulations, she discovered a passion that would shape her future. “Space Camp is where my interest in rockets and space really took off,” she recalls. 

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Capitol Technology University graduate and adjunct professor Dr. Irma Aracely Quispe-Neira is a trailblazer in space exploration and a passionate advocate for STEM education. From a small town in Peru to the heights of NASA’s space missions, her journey, fueled by a childhood dream, is a testament to the power of perseverance and education. She is currently a leader in Space and Flight Operations at NASA.

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My name is Jeff Williams and I attended Capitol from Fall 2013 – Spring 2016 where I graduated with a BS in Aeronautical Engineering. At Capitol, I was heavily involved with programs such as the High Altitude Balloon project, Rocksat-X, and CACTUS-1 with the CubeSat Launch Initiative. During my time at Capitol, I worked as an intern at Goddard Space Flight Center as an Aerospace/Software Engineer supporting the Earth Science Missions Operations (ESMO) group.

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Dr. I. David Daniels is an occupational health and safety professional, thought leader, former public safety executive, and President/CEO of ID2 Solutions, LLC, a safety-focused solutions company specializing in helping organizations plan and execute psychosocial hazard mitigation strategies. He has been both a pioneer and a trailblazer in his both personal and professional endeavors.

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