Personal Bio
Hi, I'm Rose.
Space has always been my joy, passion, and even source of comfort. It was the driving force behind me leaving my birth land, and even learning the language. But I think most people know me for my love of the Moon in particular.
My academic background is in Astronomy, Aerospace, Communications, and Engineering. However, I don't like to limit myself based on degrees or titles.
I'm always growing and learning.
I also enjoy imaging and actively photograph the cosmos, but I tend to run around with my cameras pointed at life down here on Earth too since photography has always been a love of mine.
The Journey Here
I think I became an activist when I was about eight years old, and got one of my first beatings for advocating for my own education and body autonomy.
Now as an adult, I participate in activism for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, as well as homelessness. These are all circumstances I had to face throughout my life, and have been fortunate enough to overcome.
Education access, community-building, financial literacy and independence for women is very important to me.
Although at times I've utilized social media as a tool to raise awareness on these topics, organize, and distribute funds, these days I prefer to conduct any activism in a more direct manner.
This approach has proven most effective for the mental and physical health and safety of those I work with, my loved ones, and most importantly my own.
Goals
I've already accomplished things I never imagined possible, but another goal of mine would be to become an astronaut (crazy huh?). However, if I don't make it to space, at least I get to challenge enough preconceptions of who gets to have access to these kinds of opportunities. I think the ultimate goal for me is to live a life I can be happy with and feel proud of, maybe leaving the world a tiny bit better than it was for me.
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them"
_Maya Angelou