While working for Senator John Glenn from 1983–1984 she became interested in space, and went on to earn a Master of Arts degree in science, technology and public policy from the George Washington University in 1989.
Under tiden hon arbetade med Senator John Glenn, 1983-1984, blev hon intresserad av rymden och tog sedan sin masterexamen inom Vetenskap, teknik och offentlig politik på George Washington University år 1989.