Space Mission Integration Engineer

Joan
Melendez

Misner
@YourFemaleEngineer

Puerto Rican. First-gen. NASA engineer. I launch rockets for a living and make STEM feel possible for the next generation, especially the girls who don't see themselves in the room yet.

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262K
Total Social Reach
10+
Missions Launched to Space
25+
Brand Partners
6
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My Story
From Puerto Rico to NASA, rejected 13 times before I got in. First-gen engineer. Mission Integration Specialist on 10+ missions to space.
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STEM Content
262K followers across Instagram, TikTok, Threads, YouTube and Facebook. Space facts, NASA breakdowns, and engineering life, made for everyone.
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Keynote Speaking
6* powerful talks covering space exploration, diversity in STEM, resilience, and building a professional brand in aerospace. Available worldwide.
* Each topic can be tailored to your event, audience, and goals.
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