NASA fired the employee they once celebrated, then tried to erase her story — here’s who she is

Rose Ferreira's life is an inspiration. She overcame poverty in the Dominican Republic. She battled homelessness in New York. She survived cancer and accidents. Ferreira earned a degree and interned at NASA. She faced setbacks due to shifting priorities. She is now a STEM advocate. Ferreira empowers future scientists. Her story highlights resilience. She promotes diversity in science.