Latha Balijepalle, a senior database administrator at NASA Ames, fulfilled her dream of working for NASA after manifesting it and applying for a job opening.
Originally from southern India, Balijepalle studied electrical engineering before moving to the United States with her husband. She joined NASA Ames as a Linux administrator and now supports researchers and developers at the Airspace Operations Laboratory.
Balijepalle's language skills improved during her NASA career and she is recognized for her dedication to ensuring the lab's systems are safe and running smoothly.
She encourages others to step outside their comfort zones and pursue their dreams, sharing that manifesting and taking risks can lead to unexpected opportunities.