Lauren McMahon, Biotechnology, Johns Hopkins University
As a member of Out & Allied Employee Resource Group for LGBTQ and ally employees at NASA Johnson Space Center, Lauren helped create the first NASA center It Gets Better video while working as a full-time spaceflight microbiologist and studying biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University. In addition, she works to encourage LGBTQ students to become involved in the fields of science and technology by reaching out to student organizations and speaking at events across the country. Lauren is currently working to establish an LGBTQ and Ally Former Students Association Constituent Network for Texas A&M University.
