Meet the Team

My NASA Data is found within the Science Directorate at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC). It is comprised of nearly 200 facilities 764 acres in Hampton, Virginia, and employs about 3,400 civil servants and contractors. Langley works to make revolutionary improvements to aviation, expand understanding of Earth’s atmosphere, and develop technology for space exploration.

GPS Coordinates: 37.0862° N, 76.3809° W

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Jessica E. Taylor Project Director, NASA	Angie Rizzi Task Lead, ADNET	Desiray Wilson Scientific Programmer, ADNET	Tina Harte Ballinger Project Support Specialist, ADNET
Jessica Taylor is a Physical Scientist at NASA Langley Research center and leads the science education team. She serves as Principal Investigator for My NASA Data and GLOBE Clouds and as a Co-Investigator on several NASA Science Activation projects. Jessica has over 20 years of experience engaging students and teachers in authentic science practices. Prior to joining NASA, Jessica worked at the College of William and Mary, Florida State University, and served as Director of School Improvement for the Florida Department of Education.	Angie Rizzi joined the My NASA Data team in 2018. She is a highly qualified teacher with certification in Middle School Math and Science and High School Earth Science. She taught for over 11 years and is a seasoned GLOBE teacher. She also has over 10 years of experience as an IT consultant which she leveraged to effectively utilize technology in her classroom.	Desiray joined the My NASA Data team in 2019 and serves as a Scientific Programmer. She obtained her B.S. in Geology and Geospatial Technology in 2019 from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and her M.S. in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS) in 2023 from University of Arizona. While obtaining her bachelor’s degree, Desiray worked with My NASA Data as an intern through NASA’s Internship Program.	Tina Harte Ballinger joined the My NASA Data team in 2012 with 18 years of Middle School Science and Math classroom experience. She has a master’s degree in Secondary Science Education, with an undergrad in Human Learning K-8. She serves as project support bringing 30+ years of experience in STEM education, a strong working knowledge of NGSS, and data literacy.
Penny Oots Retired	Ashlee Autore Data Scientist/Web Developer, ADNET	Barbie Buckner Education Specialist, ADNET	Kristen Duprey Project Support Specialist, ADNET
Penny has over 40 years experience in system analysis and integration, database design, database administration and programming. Penny started working with the Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EODIS) Core System (ECS) at the Atmospheric Science Data Center (ASDC), NASA Langley Research Center in November 2000 and My NASA Data in May 2004.	Ashlee joined the My NASA Data team in 2022, after working with NASA's Atmospheric Science Data Center on the TEMPO mission. She earned her B.S. in Meteorology & Climatology from the University of Delaware in 2019 and her M.S. in Geography with a GIS Certificate from Louisiana State University in 2021.	Dr. Barbie Buckner joined the My NASA Data team in 2024, after working nine years as a Professional Development Specialist supporting NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement. A former Einstein Fellow at the National Science Foundation and a veteran STEM classroom teacher, she has a Doctorate in Mathematics Education. Barbie sees education as her calling and has dedicated her life to fostering a love for learning in others.	Kristen joined the My NASA Data team in 2024, bringing over 10 years of experience in formal and informal STEM education. She holds a B.A. in Biology, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in secondary education science, and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, all from George Mason University. Before joining NASA, Kristen worked with the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, where she coordinated educational programs, and at the Virginia Air and Space Science Center, where she developed STEM curricula and led community outreach initiatives. Earlier in her career, she taught high school science and math in Virginia and Rhode Island.