Welcome
Hi, I'm Rose...
I thought of writing a fancy Bio in the third person to sound acclaimed, but honestly I just want people to get to know me.
Space has always been my joy and even source of comfort, it was the driving force behind me coming to the U.S. and learning the language.
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My academic background is in Astronomy and Aerospace Engineering, though I have also worked in Science Communication and leadership roles. I don't really like to limit myself based on degrees or titles, I'm always growing and learning.
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I enjoy imaging and actively photograph the Cosmos, but I tend to run around with my cameras pointed at life down here on Earth too. Photography in general has always been a love of mine, but most people just know me for my love of the Moon in particular.
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The Journey here...
I was born and raised in the Caribbean, very poor, and with huge dreams.
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Now as an adult, I participate in activism for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, as well as homelessness. All things I had to go through, and have been fortunate enough to overcome.​
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Although at times I've used social media as a tool to raise awareness on these topics, organize, and distribute funds, these days I prefer to do things in a more private manner.
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This approach has proven most effective for the mental / physical health and safety of those I work with, my loved ones, and most importantly my own.
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Goals...
I've already accomplished things I never imagined I could do, especially since by all accounts and stereotypes I shouldn't be here at all.
One big goal of mine however, is to become an astronaut (Absolutely insane, I know).
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I figured the worst thing that could happen is that I don't make it to space; but if I don't, at least I get to have a lot of fun being an Analog Astronaut.
Ultimately though, my goal is to live the life I want, an extraordinary life that's not dictated by societal definitions. Maybe give some hope to people who came from nothing like I did, and leave the world a tiny bit better than it was for me.