ep 012: How NASA Is Blazing a New Path for Working Parents and Breastfeeding Support in the Workplace
WITH:
Susan Schuh (International Space Station Habitability & Human Factors Engineer and Johnson Space Center Parenting Community Chair)
Rachael Copeland (Federal Women's Program Manager)
Erin Sholl (Branch Chief at NASA Johnson Space Center)
“Moms bring skills from home into the workplace that aren’t recognized, and I think that need to start shining a spotlight on that.”
If we can get working mothers to space, we can certainly make space for them here on earth. Lisa and Amy sit down with Susan Schuh, Rachael Copeland, and Erin Sholl from NASA to explore how a company and its employees can unite to change workplace support for families. Tune in to hear how NASA is building a parenting community and rethinking breastfeeding support at work. We had the great pleasure of gathering with NASA employees and leaders to talk about what working parents really need in September when we pulled Barb, our Breast Express RV, up to the Johnson Space Center. What we learned is that whether astronaut or engineer, attorney or administrator, flight director, or father, we all struggle as we nourish, work, and navigate the parenthood transformation. We also were reminded that we all share in the journey and are never alone.
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